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This is a Hunger Games hiring environment. Do what you have to do to get ahead and don’t look back in shame. Take care of yourself.
Yes, it’s usually frowned upon but recruiters who ghost people are assholes and deserve to be circumvented.
So I’d say go for it, BUT before reaching out direct, I’d give the recruiter a polite heads up you’re going to go ahead and reach out to the company directly if you don’t hear back from them by a certain time. I bet they’ll respond ASAP if their fee is potentially on the line.
IMO this would be the most professional way to deal with an unprofessional recruiter, while maintaining your own integrity and good reputation.
Good luck!
Nope. That’s on them, however, I’d be tactful in how you approach it.