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Anyone ever been recruited to a job only to find out they lied to you
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:02 am
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:02 am
Since leaving a job is often brought up on here, thought I’d offer some insight on leaving a job for a job that offered better pay & benefits but I was a bit reserved about taking. Salary and schedule are as expected. Not a promotion or demotion, but more of a lateral into a semi-related organization. Tasks & limitations were severely inaccurate. Been at this new place for 6 months, and they turned out to be full of shite. My job description was presented much differently than the responsibilities have turned out to be.
But what am I going to do? These fries aren’t going to make themselves and the ice cream machine is broken again....
Lesson of the story is; if you’re good at making burgers, don’t get cocky and try to jump to the cash register if you aren’t sure about it. Happy with a paycheck, all things considered, but hate feeling like I was lied to in order to get me here. Ever happen to anyone else?
But what am I going to do? These fries aren’t going to make themselves and the ice cream machine is broken again....
Lesson of the story is; if you’re good at making burgers, don’t get cocky and try to jump to the cash register if you aren’t sure about it. Happy with a paycheck, all things considered, but hate feeling like I was lied to in order to get me here. Ever happen to anyone else?
This post was edited on 7/25/20 at 8:10 am
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Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:04 am to TDcline
ask any and all military members 
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:05 am to Woobie
Been there, done that, got the VA disability.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:05 am to TDcline
That scenario kind of freaks me out and what has kept me in my current job for a long time. But, if you think like I do, no one would ever take a chance on making their life better. You would probably feel regret if you didn't take it, though. I think that's what you have to remind yourself.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:06 am to TDcline
Well 6 months is probably longer than you should have waited to say something. Having no clue what the industry is, if they actually recruited you they must have hoped you would bring something different to the table. If you just fell in to place without bringing a change then you’re probably disappointing them just as much as you are in the job.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:06 am to TDcline
Definitely happens more than you think. This is why I tell people to never burn a bridge at old job no matter how much you want to possibly go off on a boss on your way out.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:07 am to Woobie
quote:Troof.
ask any and all military members
Been there, covered down on that.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:07 am to TDcline
We lied to a woman we were hiring to start a procurement group. We told her that we had over a hundred procurement packages the year before. When she started she realized our “procurement packages” were all office supplies and coffee and water. She really had to start from zero. She went on to become a partner in our company.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:09 am to TDcline
I was given advice once. If they hold the interview at a coffee shop or restaurant you should be weary.
There is some reason they don't want you to see the office. Maybe it is the setup, maybe it is the people.
There is some reason they don't want you to see the office. Maybe it is the setup, maybe it is the people.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:09 am to TDcline
Other than every single time, no...
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:11 am to TDcline
How much of the difference can be attributed to Covid?
Has your business cut staff or lost people and their responsibilities because of it and had to shift to you?
Has your business cut staff or lost people and their responsibilities because of it and had to shift to you?
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:13 am to TDcline
Happened to me at my last job. I was promoted to a position that required about 5% travel all within 2-4 hours. The day after I was promoted, the entire group had a meeting with management about restructuring (which management had known about for months) that would require me to travel to Houston once a week for a few days. This turned into traveling across the country 2-3 times a month for 4-5 days at a time.
Needless to say, I stayed in that spot for a year and left the company.
Needless to say, I stayed in that spot for a year and left the company.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:15 am to TDcline
Money isn't everything. I've turned down at least two jobs that offered me a higher salary than my current one because the increased money wasn't enough to overcome the peace of mind and comfort level at my current job. The extra pay offered wasn't enough to afford a change my current lifestyle in any significant way and the demands would have been greater. So I just stayed put.
I don't mind changing things up and increased demands if the benefits are worth it. But an extra $10k or so (which after taxes isn't that much) wasn't enough to choose to make a lifestyle change.
I don't mind changing things up and increased demands if the benefits are worth it. But an extra $10k or so (which after taxes isn't that much) wasn't enough to choose to make a lifestyle change.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:15 am to Woobie
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ask any and all military members
Eh. People should do their own research. Can't expect the recruiter to know everything. And there is ample resources to pretty much answer 90% of the questions you'll have.
This post was edited on 7/25/20 at 8:17 am
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:15 am to TDcline
It happened to me once. I stuck it out for about a year then couldn’t take it any longer. They changed my responsibilities mid way through to force me to do something they promised I wouldn’t do. frick that. I was still young and was able to find employment elsewhere pretty quickly and high tailed it out of there.
frick that guy. Employers need to realize in this day and age, if an employee isn’t happy there are tons of other jobs available and even many that can be created via self-employment with the help of the internet. Old rich folks like my previous boss didn’t understand that and he was PISSED when I left but it was his own fault. Hope he learned.
frick that guy. Employers need to realize in this day and age, if an employee isn’t happy there are tons of other jobs available and even many that can be created via self-employment with the help of the internet. Old rich folks like my previous boss didn’t understand that and he was PISSED when I left but it was his own fault. Hope he learned.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:18 am to TDcline
It happens everyday.
The VP who hired me stuck to his word and everything was great for two years. I had total control of my department and we worked well together.
The president retired and the new big guy is a micromanager who's always in my shite changing things. My VP boss, mentor and friend (60 yrs old) decided to retire early, because of it.
I'm 33, so not sure what to do right now.
The VP who hired me stuck to his word and everything was great for two years. I had total control of my department and we worked well together.
The president retired and the new big guy is a micromanager who's always in my shite changing things. My VP boss, mentor and friend (60 yrs old) decided to retire early, because of it.
I'm 33, so not sure what to do right now.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:20 am to LSU1018
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never burn a bridge
Sage advice.
I never had to cross back but know I could if needed.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:21 am to Mizz-SEC
quote:
quote:
never burn a bridge
Sage advice.
I never had to cross back but know I could if needed.
Sometimes you have to in order to force yourself to be better. To quote George Strait,
It’s amazing what a man can see by the light of a burning bridge.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:22 am to TDcline
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But what am I going to do?
I have seen people return to the original job and wind up with a better deal/pay and recoup all their accrued benefits. You will rarely ever get the big pay boosts without jumping companies somewhere in your career. I have seen loyal hard working people stick in the same company year after year and get screwed for it.
Good luck with it. As Scarlett Ohara once said "Tomorrow is another day!"
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:23 am to AUriptide
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My VP boss, mentor and friend (60 yrs old) decided to retire early, because of it.
60 does not seem like early retirement to me
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