During the final interview with the CFO I said the usual, like what my day to day looks like, what accomplishments I had, and what personal projects I’m working on.
After I was done speaking he starts saying that this position would require me to work overtime, (without overtime pay since this is a salaried position), and weekends. In my mind I was like, this already sounds like conditions I don’t want to be in.
Then at the end he asks me if I have any questions. I normally like to ask this, “do you have any concerns about my background?” so I can gauge how I am doing and I know what to work on for the next interview. Then he proceeded to respond with, “the fact that you have no background”. I stayed calm and then left the office.
As soon I got into my car and processed on what just happened and felt furious.I immediately contacted the recruiter to let them know that I was withdrawing my candidacy and let them know why and were understanding.
After the interview I’m like, are you kidding me. Not only do you expect me to give up my remote job for an in-office position where I work unpaid overtime and weekends, but you have the audacity to insult me. We’re you even paying attention to what I was saying? Such a waste of time.
Seriously how can these companies expect to attract talent away from the remote jobs when there are so many cons. The only reason I considered it was the pay but fuck that. I rather stay at my current job that doesn’t insult me or expect us to work weekends and the best part, it is remote.
Moral of the story don’t lose your dignity for just a pay increase.