[Porsche-O-Phile]

He could have easily (and appropriately) been testing your ability to handle arrogant, pompous jerks. D'ya think the owners of most of the cars you'd be working on would be much different?

Agree with the above - the high road is always best. Never lose your cool and never get defensive. Answer simply and honestly and (important) never be afraid to ask YOUR questions of THEM on an interview too... You are most definitely interviewing them.

I agree with Hugh 100% although given the lousy state of the job market, there's a certain amount of "beggers can't be choosers" logic that applies too. Think long and hard about what it would be like working for that guy (assuming that really was his persona and he wasn't just testing you) day-in and day-out with no breaks for 2,3,4,5 years... Could you really handle it without becoming miserable? Would it start to rub off on people at home? Would it start to change your demeanor and outlook? All perfectly valid questions.

I've walked away from offers too simply because I didn't like the "vibe" of a particular place or person I knew I'd be working for. Don't be afraid to if it really rubs you the wrong way (which it sounds like it does). No paycheck is worth hating life over (however a lot of paychecks ARE worth mild annoyance over).

In good times, you can hold out for great offers. In these times, I'd settle for anything that didn't suck. Situation I'm in - this place is fine for now and is has its upsides (low stress, decent hours, good benefits, stable) but as soon as things turn around, I'm gone. Quite a lot of people these days seem to be working jobs other than the ones they'd really prefer to be working simply because there aren't any to be had. Reality.