You ever go on a interview and like everyone you met except for that one person whose going to be the actual person you have to report to 😩

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You don't have to like them -- just make sure they like you. :)

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I've also found that what ever glimpse of crazy you see in an interview you need to multiply by 10 to determine what the person is really like

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I hardly chat with the person I report to.

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This happened to me once. I shrugged it off and thought I could manage it because the money was too good to turn down. Ended up being the worst year of my life.

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The worst thing ever, more powerful than any salary or title, is a boss you hate! Not totally sure how you'd know from an interview but there is 100% truth to the saying people don't leave jobs, they leave bad bosses

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I agree with @havas1 - just don't do it.

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Yes. And I took the job anyway because I was desperate. Never ever ever again!

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Well, the one boss I've had in my life I've hated with all my being was the one I wanted to work for during the interview process! So, it can be very misleading sometimes

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I have cleared all the interview rounds (WebEx & HR on call) for the position: VERIFIER, and also submitted documents (authentic as per my knowledge) for background verification on Aug. 25, 2022.

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Why is it so difficult to make the next career move within your OWN company. I have over 7 years of experience across multiple departments and yet an external company is more willing to give an interview to select roles than your own home company for the same role internally!!

Where is the loyalty in that !!??

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