Is it normal for manager to call you 3 weeks before your start date?

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My manager called me about a month before my start date. I thought it was unusual at the time, but very nice and thoughtful gestures now looking back at it.

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What did the call relate to?

Not unheard of. People reached out by email to me to introduce themselves. It's usually to keep you from bolting before your start date.

Oo why so desperate about that though that you may bolt, that’s not a good sign

Highly abnormal, call the police

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