Job Update - Rude Recrutiment Specialists

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Good day fellow myLotters. Just a quick update on my job hunting. I'm still connected with my current company although I'm doing a different role which isn't a sales role so I don't have anymore commissions. Hence, I'm looking for a new job. Back to the topic, I got two SMS from different companies inviting me for an interview over the phone. I had replied to both that I'm still on shift and cannot entertain calls. I mentioned to them what was the best time to contact me. Even though I work from home, I still value the time and reserve it for actual work. Not thirty minutes had passed when my mobile phone rang. I did not know the number but I had the inkling that it was one of those recruiters. So I picked up the phone and I right. Again, I politely said that it wasn't the right time to talk. I immediately sensed a difference in the tone and voice of the recruitment specialist. He said that it was for an immediate hiring and if I couldn't make time for the interview process, I will be losing my chance for the said post I politely declined and said my thanks and goodbye. End of story of rude recrutiment specialist 1. Recruitment specialist 2 did send a SMS asking if she can call. She sent this a after my shift which I appreciated. I replied and said that i will be expecting her call. She called and proceeded with the initial interview. It was good until the time she was cutting me off and was being pushy. She kept on insisting that I go to their office for the rest of the inerview and recruitment process. i had asked if there was another way, perhaps do things online. No, she said firmly. If I wanted to continue my application process, I have to go to their office and complete it there. Again, I'm a reasonable man, I asked when I can go and got a blunt reply that the sooner I go, the better. I said I can only go on a weekend since I do not want to take time off from work just to apply some place else. Plus, with the current lockdown, going outside poses some challenges. Not to mention the possibility of getting infected. Again, these were met with more 'Nos' and excuses that there are people who are actually showing up in their office for to apply. So,I bid my goodbye and said that I'd be interested if they have options about how to go about their interview and application process. Here's the thing, job application is a two-way street. I'm presenting myself as an ideal candidate to the company who can bring value and contribute. At the same time, I'm also checking if the new job and company is a good fit for me. Certainly, having rude recrutiment specialist don't give a good first impression. Have you had an experience with rude recuritment specialists?