"Azrek" (azrek)
04/09/2019 at 08:32 • Filed to: None
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"Azrek" (azrek)
04/09/2019 at 08:32 • Filed to: None | 1
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So this is normal for me...every few years this happens as my contract company loses to another who will do it for a nickle less and I have to talk to another batch of Bobs over my position.
This time it is after 1 year with the current company with is unusual. Usually we get a contract for 3-5 years.
My major issue with this...is they want to do it via Skype during their work hours and not mine. No handshakes, no dressing up, nothing personal...just a video conference. Sigh...so what other corners are these guys cutting? This just seems cheap.
I am trying to just contain my frustration at this...and hope for the best.
Update: So apparently I failed...and despite being in charge of an entire section designed for me; I was told I am not the best qualified for my job. My bosses are up in arms...so we’ll see come Tuesday....
It is on me...they wanted a certain type of person and I am not that good at interviews in situations like this. Sigh...
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> Azrek
04/09/2019 at 08:43 |
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my solution, look for a better job
my 2c
camarov6rs
> Azrek
04/09/2019 at 09:02 |
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Supposedly we have a healthy job market no harm in putting out some feelers. Right?
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> Azrek
04/09/2019 at 09:11 |
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my brother in law has to do this too. he says its a royal pain
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> Azrek
04/09/2019 at 09:41 |
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It’s possible they are just going through the motions and already know that you have the job. I knew a guy who got “laid off” under similar circumstances and had three offers before he left the building to do the same job at the same desk. He basically had to decide who his boss was.
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> camarov6rs
04/09/2019 at 10:08 |
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Oh, the jobs market is totally the best.
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Azrek
> Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street.
04/09/2019 at 11:18 |
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Could be, but still super frustrating. I did alright...took 25m, but didn’t provide as much details as I fully wanted.
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> Azrek
04/09/2019 at 12:06 |
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Sounds like a pain in the butt but at least I get it in your situation when contractor agreements need to be renewed. I don’t get some companies – like Netflix – that decide to do this internally for all staff, every year.
Like why…I can’t imagine the level of chaos it creates where you have to “interview” for your job every year. You’d spend half the year prepping and recovering from that. I know they think it’s a cool part of the Silicon Valley “disrupt!” mindset…but maybe instead they just adopt a meaningful annual review process like many other companies out there seem to do just fine with?
I can’t imagine working for a company that puts itself through shit like that just for the sake of keeping employees on their toes.