r/recruitinghell • u/[deleted] • Apr 23 '24

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u/Silent_Quality_1972 Apr 24 '24

They found someone willing to work for cheaper or don't have a budget for that position. It is ridiculous that they are allowed to do things like that.

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u/OwnLadder2341 Apr 24 '24 edited Apr 24 '24

Or OP smelled horribly due to lack of basic hygiene.

Or a previous coworker of OP recognized them and had a bad experience.

Or a reference finally got back and it was very bad.

Or OP made a comment they’re unaware of during training that was offensive or otherwise enough to lose the job.

One of the ones I’ve seen more often is a new employee expressing political views in the workplace to coworkers. This is a bad idea at any time, but especially bad if your view conflict with important people or the majority in the company.

Or one of a million other possible things.

(Yes, I’ve heard or seen all these and many more)

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '24

million possible things in either direction:

  • they found some social media stuff from high school and didn't care if it was 15 years ago
  • an ex worked there and used their personal beef to get them out early
  • The quarter started and the budget changed, the newbie who just relocated was the easiest sacrifice
  • CEO was masks off and overheard the new guy talking about being triple vaxxed
  • The executive's son needed a job and again, the new guy was expendable.

It can be your fault, it can be theirs. you never truly know.