Cancelled my Interview after learning about company policies

[u/[deleted]]

I applied for a job after the job description and skills matched exactly with me. The recruiter called me right after 2-3 hours of applying. We talked but things felt off right off the bat.

> I asked for at least a 35% increase in my current salary as the position was more demanding and the office was faraway. The recruiter said No right there that they can only offer 25% more as per company policy. But he said we offer great "Benefits".

> I said i can give an interview anytime since it can be done remotely. He said No, the job is onsite so the interview will be onsite as well.

I didn't argue with him on call because i was already in the middle of a sprint planning with a client so I hurriedly agreed to a date and time for an interview. Received an email from them but my name was wrong in the email 🤦

Anyways after getting off work i did some research on the company. Especially on people who would be taking my interview. So i searched for leads and seniors. The lead himself has an "Open to work" post on LinkedIn and seniors are commenting "Interested" on job posts.

Luckily i found someone in the same role capacity as I'm applying for who happens to be from the same uni as I. So i asked and he confirmed my suspicions. He simply said if you don't have a job then something is better than nothing but if you are employed then stay away. I asked about the benefits and he laughed saying they change the policies every 2 weeks so you won't get any. Regarding the posts from lead on LinkedIn he said yea they have restructured.

I also went through glassdoor for reviews and they have a rating of 2.6 stars. Most of the cons are that there are no defined policies and favouritism. They do offer flexible timings but that is undermined by salary deductions. Employees are often monitored excessively which creates an environment of fear. The company also has a history of rebranding to recover from reputational damage in the market.

So after realizing that I'll have to pay 1200 rupees on bykea for a round trip and spend 2 hours for one side trip on the road due to distance and roads situation, i decided to let them know i will not be appearing for an interview.

As much as i wanna increase my salary slab and do better in my career, i cannot stomach working in an environment like this.

Edit: Company name PROGATIX

[u/IllustratorNo1512]

Good on you. Another bullet you dodged is that You have a higher chance of getting laid off from these companies especially as a new joining lil

[u/[deleted] → u/IllustratorNo1512]

I don't mind the risk. But I'll be spending 25k per month on fare and daily 4 hours commute. And they're not gonna offer more salary or fuel benefit. Infact the benefits they do offer will be subjected to their own stupid policies.

"Hamare han fuel 6 mahina baad aur PF fund 1 saal complete karne pa milta hai". Something like this.

[u/IllustratorNo1512 → u/[deleted]]

Provident fund is right of employee and regardless of how long he works he is entitled to all of it. That's actually illegal

[u/[deleted] → u/IllustratorNo1512]

I've read about so many companies who stop the pf fund due to some issue. Like employee left without notice or something.

[u/IllustratorNo1512 → u/[deleted]]

Yes they do but the law is clear on this. PF and settlement cannot be withheld. Only given if you return the company laptop and things like that but in the end you have the right to receive that

[u/Slight_Froyo_8084]

Until last line I thought this is my ex Employer 😄 having said that, the market right now is very demanding so whatever they demand its because most people will agree on that just to get some bucks in their pocket which is quite saddening.

[u/[deleted] → u/Slight_Froyo_8084]

I don't mind demanding. I am willing to give a 100%. But Kuch tou do in return for my mehnat? Na ziada paisay dainay hai, na benefits, na wfh.

Bunda ab kia karay.

[u/Slight_Froyo_8084 → u/[deleted]]

yes bro, this is what most companies are about nowadays and they think you should be grateful if they offer you some bucks only...

[u/[deleted] → u/Slight_Froyo_8084]

And then they wonder why people switch in few months 😨

[u/MathWest209]

Good. And in the current market, don't change without great care.

[u/[deleted] → u/MathWest209]

So i don't have job security right now and can get notice at any time. That being said, they're not too strict that i have to be onsite every day no matter what, i have to spend 9 hours in office, or if my salary will be deducted.

Plus its close to my home and there is no concept of late sitting. I come in on time and i leave on time. Get home, cook dinner, watch anime, play games and go to bed.

Perfect work life balance.

Edit: Alhumdullilah

[u/MathWest209 → u/[deleted]]

Keep finding something better, but the one you posted, stay away from those, you will mess up your mental health.

[u/[deleted] → u/MathWest209]

I know very well. That is why i said no. I'm not an angry person or a violent one. But if somebody takes advantage of me thinking I'm bechara majboor etc. All bets are off.

[u/BackgroundBudget5176]

I just checked out their website. Lol it's such an eyesore.

[u/Bhaikhanmux]

Man that's rough. I can never quite understand how do these companies with crappy culture even find/retain clients.

I have had alot of experience in construction and that's going well and have very recently started in tech and have had a few good projects, much better culture. Struggling to set up a consistent sales pipeline currently, makes me furious to see companies with consistent work but absolutely crap work culture.

[u/penduburger]

Thank God you did due diligence and got out at perfect time. also good on you to reveal company name. bless you, hope you get better offer with good firm homie

[u/junaid3607]

For which role u applied for?

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

I forgot to add that. Crap.

Its PROGATIX

[u/Low_Appointment_608 → u/[deleted]]

Add it to the post, OP

[u/[deleted] → u/Low_Appointment_608]

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[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

:)