I think I just tanked an interview
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@Mik said in I think I just tanked an interview:
Sounds a lot like where you are now.
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@Catseye3 said in I think I just tanked an interview:
It's reasonable to suppose this whacked-out way of thinking/being would permeate all areas of this enterprise. By tanking this interview, you might have done yourself a favor.
I think the universe is trying to tell me, very loudly, that it's time for me to walk away from this kind of bullshit.
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BUT THE FACE TIME!!!!!!!!
Stupid motherfucking cubicle turds.
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MFR did tell a funny story she heard about video conferencing at her old company. It appears they do not do video anymore after her boss got on one with no shirt on, not knowing the camera was on.
It's even funnier if you know the guy like we do. No one told him.
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@Aqua-Letifer said in I think I just tanked an interview:
BUT THE FACE TIME!!!!!!!!
Stupid motherfucking cubicle turds.
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@Aqua-Letifer said in I think I just tanked an interview:
I think the universe is trying to tell me, very loudly, that it's time for me to walk away from this kind of bullshit.
Never ignore messages from the universe, my young padawan.
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It all depends on whether there is a viable runner up. By viable I mean close you in match for the role. They will not want a do ever. So if you have a relative double in the universe and that person loves the office, you are out.
Otherwise expect an offer.
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@Aqua-Letifer said in I think I just tanked an interview:
"Oh no, see I live up in Buffalo, so Skype is how I connect with my team."
..........................................I see.
I lul'd
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The alternative would have been to admit that they want everyone in the office because they don't trust them, and they can't say that in an interview.
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@Loki said in I think I just tanked an interview:
It all depends on whether there is a viable runner up. By viable I mean close you in match for the role. They will not want a do ever. So if you have a relative double in the universe and that person loves the office, you are out.
Otherwise expect an offer.
Having a Skype call with the CFO and head of HR at the end of the week. I've had a sneaking suspicion that they don't have anyone else lined up.
It's going to get interesting during the call, because I'm NOT going into that office. But my current boss had a good idea: use it as a negotiating position. Would they be willing to let me work remotely if they paid me less money? Especially since the damn team is remote anyway?
I give it one chance in ten it works out but we'll see.
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@Aqua-Letifer said in I think I just tanked an interview:
money? Especially since the damn team is remote anyway?
I give it one chance in ten it works out but we'll see.Holy cow, I've missed all this. Do we still have the popcorn emoji?
I'd hire you, but you would think I suck as a boss.
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@Aqua-Letifer said in I think I just tanked an interview:
I hate people.
I like your general sentiment.
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@Loki said in I think I just tanked an interview:
If not for Covid would you go to the office? Would you agree for example to go one day a week until some all clear signal came out? Like a future commitment to the office?
Good questions. I don't think I have very appealing answers, though.
If not for Covid would you go to the office?
Sure, full-time. COVID's the only decider here.
Would you agree for example to go one day a week until some all clear signal came out? Like a future commitment to the office?
I've never been into that building, so I don't know the layout, what safety measures the building management, office staff, or cleaning crew are taking and more to the point, I have no idea what kind of enforcement exists, if any. If they asked me to do that, they'd be asking me to place blind faith in people I've never met, putting my and my family's health on the line just so they can maintain an absurd office policy.
I have a better idea: weekly (or daily, I don't care) mandatory check-ins with my boss. I don't meet any of my deadlines, fire me immediately. How's that.
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Never offer to give up money. They really don't care about that anyway. Just stand firm that what you are looking for is a remote position, that you are accustomed to working that way and they will find your participation and steady availability satisfactory. Otherwise you will find yourself right back where you are today.
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@Mik said in I think I just tanked an interview:
Never offer to give up money. They really don't care about that anyway. Just stand firm that what you are looking for is a remote position, that you are accustomed to working that way and they will find your participation and steady availability satisfactory. Otherwise you will find yourself right back where you are today.
Good points. This is one of these things that I just do not know how to couch properly.