My recruiter lowballed me so bad in a foreign market/country I was not familiar with, I took on a role without complete transparency nor honesty. I’m super lost & have no financial means to go back...

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Pretty sure the recruiter was paid, I was let go 5 months later after probation due to “financial” reason, and that my role was made redundant. 3 months after my firing the agency had money again to hire, which is currently what they’re doing now. I’m pretty sure this whole thing was carried out in an unethical manner.

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Sorry to hear. Sounds like a nightmare. It would be helpful for all to know who that recruiter is since that is basically what we trust them for. At least some hint.

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Ogilvy is normally pretty good at transferring people. You can go on a list and wait to be moved to another market. Also, your recruiter won’t be paid unless you stay 3 months so just say you’ll leave & force them to find you something new!

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This is like some sort of bizarre form of human trafficking.

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This is the advertising version of Brokedown Palace

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... I simply want to share this story. Not to rely on recruiters, no matter how famous they are.

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What country??? I’ve been an expat in several countries. Can i help??

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Creative at Ogilvy Hong Kong.

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What role and which market? Knowledge is power

Sorry to hear that OP 😞 could you let us know which market though?

Sorry to hear your situation. Since you say foreign country, make sure to contact your Embassy. Sounds like you are not destitute, and able to stay afloat, so that is good.
Hope things work out, best wishes.

Good luck OP, you got this!!!

Hey. In a lot of countries if the agency sponsored your visa they should send you back as well. On the sponsorship they are responsible for your stay in the country. And if you can't stay after they fire you, they have to take you back. Speak with a lawyer

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