re: Things that managers tell employees that simply aren't factually correct

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Trust me young job force OT'ers this is a very important one. Never ever ever initiate a call to HR. Believe me they are not there to help. And if called on by HR pretend you are being being interviewed by cops and give as little info as possible. Answer only direct questions using "yes" and "no" if possible. Do not get wordy in your responses. In fact you probably have more rights when being interviewed by the cops. At least there you can say I want an attorney.

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This is scary

Starting off we can only offer you x but we will get you a bump in pay ASAP!

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Starting off we can only offer you x but we will get you a bump in pay ASAP!

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yep, worked for a plant contractor for 6 months for dog crap, then got a tiny bump of 1.50 and was pissed(not eligible for 1 year for another bump). They were offended that I wasn't grateful. A month later I put in my notice, and switched to a competitor($3/raise). 30 days later, my original employer lost the contract because the supervisor was exposed for fabricating compliance docs(which I told them was happening and they did nothing..initially). 90 days later they re-hired me to be supervisor at an additional $4.5/raise + company car.

So in 120 days they went from 1.50 is a great bump for someone with so little experience to if we pay you an extra $7.50 will you please come back, we will even throw in a car.

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So you got a minimum of 3k raise after 6 months with no experience? Oh, the horror

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I had experience, just not in that exact field.
Like switching from McDonald's to Taco Bell. Say I was working a McD's for 5 years, and they were "bringing me in" for the min at Taco Bell because I had no taco making experience.

"I have an open door policy"

Yet their door is always literally shut

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Your work/personal life balance matters to us.

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You can call HR of you ever have a problem

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at the same company. Both were bald face lies.

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You can call HR of you ever have a problem.

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I've found that HR in quite a few companies is by and large a joke. It often involves HR themselves spreading rumors about employees or talking about personnel related matters with other employees that should remain confidential. I've also seen many employees get fired after going to HR for help with a personnel related issue.

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I am sure there are organizations with fine HR groups out there but in my 33 years in the work force I have found the vast majority of HR departments are not to be trusted.

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HR is there to protect the company not the employees. Same can be said Safety dept. as well.

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I've found that HR in quite a few companies is by and large a joke. It often involves HR themselves spreading rumors about employees or talking about personnel related matters with other employees that should remain confidential. I've also seen many employees get fired after going to HR for help with a personnel related issue.

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This is spot on. It's usually a bunch of women who don't contribute much of anything to the company outside of handling open enrollment annually and the onboard process with new hires. After that, it's playing company cheer leader and planning parties that no one gives a shite about. Then when you're too busy working to attend their stupid parties, they suddenly accuse you of having a bad attitude and not being a team player.

I hate HR. I will not deal with them anymore than I absolutely have to and I don't trust them at all.

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