So I was supposed to start a new job on Monday after spending several months on unemployment but the company that was a huge walking red flag, really just had the gall to tell me “I don’t feel this remains a viable fit for us” after they conveniently forgot to tell me that the 3:2 in-office remote model they promised me? Yeah it's actually only 4:1 now and they've been sitting on that news for almost 2 weeks. Oh and they also forgot to mention that:
“Our goal is to ultimately revert to a full 5 days in the office. The intent is to improve our HQ personnels' working relationships that have slipped a bit in the aftermath of COVID. We feel this is important to [Company]'s future growth and success.”
I'm just super annoyed of being put through this sh*tshow and trying to turn a blind eye to all their red flags because 1) unemployment doesn't really let me decline offers and 2) the stress of being on one income that's put upon my partner.
Red flags included:
- CEO being involved in literally every single email, call, and interview I've had. She was even included on my initial screen despite not saying anything… just watching as I interviewed. Camera on, just staring. If I sent an email to the manager or even HR, their replies will ensure that she's CC'd on it.
- Initially low-balled salary but could suddenly offer $5k more if I signed the offer letter immediately.
- ZERO communication between signing offer letter and start date (~2.5 weeks). I only received extremely vague Day 1 information on Thursday after emailing several times. I genuinely didn't even know what the core business hours were.
- Being told I was ultimately selected because I had 7+ years of company loyalty (LOL) at a previous company and that most candidates “don't stay at a company long before hopping” and that they wanted company loyalty.
Oh and the kicker? I asked if the 3:2 agreement could be honored because I'm a full-time caregiver for my disabled partner and would like to WFH on the days he WFH in case of an emergecy. All I did was inquire. I'm well aware that the ADA doesn't apply to me specifically, but hot damn is it annoying to see the prejudice between accomodations for parents versus caregivers.