Work Red Flags

UPDATE: My supervisor found out how to get out of the event that we have coming up next Saturday b/c she said she has plans for her son's birthday that weekend. She said she can bring any items s… more

I think my company may be doing a round of layoffs, we haven't been meeting sales quotas for the past 3 quarters. How can you tell when it's coming

Has anyone ever worked for a company that was always delayed on payroll?

My boss frequently misplaces her company credit card causing her to have to use mine. She's made Amazon work purchases with my card so it is connected to her Amazon account. Recently I saw an Ama… more

I am an generation x leader. I understand that there is no desire to hear about my past experiences and I am to let the younger folks do it on their own. I struggle with this because they do not have… more

If you are pregnant while working, when is a good time to tell your manager?

Some ppl believe that HR and employee programs are created only to flatter employees so they can make a profit. How true is that?

Has anyone ever experienced bias during the interview process? How did you handle it?

The hiring manager spent so much time complaining about the previous person who was in the position instead of highlighting what would make me successful in the role

The hiring manager didn't want to move forward with a candidate because of his gut feeling. The candidate had the experience and skills necessary but couldn't put his finger on why he didn't want move forward. more

When hirings managers ask illegal or unethical questions that is not relevant to the job or skills needed for the role like...
How much are you making at current job
Are you pregnant or have any children
Do you have reliable da… more

As a recruiter consultant, I have cringed at the descriptions that hiring managers share as the ideal candidate. Many have expressed wanting candidates who are between ages 25-35 🤦🏾. Like what....?!

A company didn’t follow through with a scheduled intro phone call. I emailed during the time scheduled to see if something had come up & after as well to reschedule. No one answered me or followed… more

When you tell your manager you are unhappy and they are excited that you are putting your notice and don't try and make any changes b/c the new person/persons they are lining up will just cleanup and make it better… more

We expect flexibility with regard to schedules from our employees. In addition to your regular weekday hours, the need may arise for you to work evenings and occasionally on weekends. So, always be pr… more

During the pandemic I lost my job and was desperate. I found a 5 month tax law internship to full hire and applied.
Description: “$20/hr to JDs, $15/hr to JD students”.
This was our convo.
Me: …I graduated from law school a few mont… more

What comes to mind when a manager says "we work hard here?"

Interviewer is being recruited for high level remote position, but when joining a panel interview, the candidate does not cut on the camera. Big red flag as scamming for jobs since remote culture grew… more

Read this on Bored Panda: Just Had A Zoom Job Interview, And The Recruiter Asked Me To ‘Show Her Around The Room

During interview I was speaking to the hiring manager. Felt interview was going well. He seemed impressed by my answers, excited by my skills, and even gave me a tour of the office. At the end, he ask… more