Losing out on a gig

I wish that people would let potential employees know as soon as possible that they have given the job to another person. I really hate people who never call me to let me know this. I'm thinking that I already have the job because no one has contacted me otherwise. Where did this come from? Some employer who felt too bad about telling a person that they didn't get the job? It's like when a superior fires an employee. I remember watching several TV shows and movies where superiors have a difficult time firing an employee because they fear hurting their feelings.

The truth of the matter is: It sucks getting fired or hearing that you didn't get the job. But it's better than not hearing from the potential employer at all.

So please call me as soon as possible to let me know that I didn't get the job.