I was supposed to have an interview yesterday at 9:00 and I was told I could stay right after to see the work environment and have a short trial day until 15:00.
As I arrived, the person interviewing me sat me down in her office to tell me that the interview would be from 14:00 to 15:00 because some staff was sick and the two apprentices needed to be supervised by her, the only person with a certification in the building.
I said I couldn't do a trial day without even knowing what the job is about or discussing anything (for example, salary. I have 10y experience and I'm not cheap) and that I agreed to have the interview first and the trial day later.
The other person said that this change of plans was necessary as she couldn't interview me and leave the apprentices unsupervised. I said “perhaps it's better if we reschedule when you're not understaffed”.
Do I have “STUPID” written on my forehead? You want 5 hour of free labor out of me only for me to find out your pay and benefit suck? Made me wonder if they use people that are looking for a job as a replacement for sick or absent staff as a routine.