I think I just tanked an interview
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Sounds like it comes down the fact they want the job to ultimately be office based.
I think it’s reasonable to have them ask you to come to the office once to pick up hardware. I wouldn’t hire you if you wouldn’t even do that because I would think ever getting you in the office for an office job would be a struggle.
It may be ridiculous that this is an office job but it’s their prerogative.
Obviously this is nothing against you. I just think the two of you are too far apart on a fundamental issue. You could deflect by going to get your equipment but you have your valid reasons for not wanting to.
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@Loki said in I think I just tanked an interview:
I wouldn’t hire you if you wouldn’t even do that because I would think ever getting you in the office for an office job would be a struggle.
Right, but it's not an office job. Literally it isn't. No one I'd work with would be in that office.
You're right, though. Irreconcilable differences.
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@Aqua-Letifer said in I think I just tanked an interview:
@Loki said in I think I just tanked an interview:
I wouldn’t hire you if you wouldn’t even do that because I would think ever getting you in the office for an office job would be a struggle.
Right, but it's not an office job. Literally it isn't. No one I'd work with would be in that office.
You're right, though. Irreconcilable differences.
I hear you. Right now there is a large national trend away from offices and to the home. It suits the corporation to save on real estate and the individual gets more freedom and less commute time.
I predict this will swing back, not all the way, but there will be regrets, big time.
Corporations will come to understand that they will not be able to perpetuate their “myth” (as defined by Harari- read Sapiens) and engagement will suffer mightedly.
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@Loki What I think will slow it will be the desperation due to higher unemployment. Employers will be able to set the terms for some. For others, who already are working remotely, the cat won't return to the bag. So it'll be interesting.
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@Catseye3 said in I think I just tanked an interview:
Haven't had anything useful to contribute so I stayed out of it. Just want to wish you good fortune, no matter what you decide on this offer.
I'm flounderin' too, so that's very much appreciated, Cats.
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I'm seeing remote work as a national security issue. Do not think some hard-eyed folks world round have not seen first hand what this virus has done to weaken this country on a lot of fronts. It may or may not have been accidental this time but it doesn't mean it wont be intentional next.
If we don't take major steps now while it is fresh to harden ourselves against future pandemic events we are very foolish.
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@Aqua-Letifer Ok, you don’t feel comfortable going in unless there’s a vaccine. That’s your go to for the job, do explain that firmly but nicely. It’s not a matter for negotiation.
Now, is there a chance that they would be willing to consider bringing you on as a short timer while they are still working from home?
Me/rry/Christmas
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@LuFins-Dad said in I think I just tanked an interview:
Now, is there a chance that they would be willing to consider bringing you on as a short timer while they are still working from home?
Good question, and one I'll definitely pose after the initial rejection.
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No response! Either they're really mulling over their options or they've decided to ghost me.
Absolutely hilarious. Five weeks for 8 interviews, a ton of back-and-forth in between each, I submitted 8 work samples, and sent a very nice email about the preemptive offer that outlined my request for remote work. No response. And I know for a fact they had no one else lined up. In the mind of my would-be boss and the CFO, this was pretty much a done deal.
Now nothing.
Man, if this is how they're going to handle it, I really dodged a bullet here.
Had a talk with a recruiter today about another position.
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I suspect they have to get some approval. It takes time.
In the future I think you need to make your workplace expectations clear earlier on They may feel they invested a lot of time to come up on this now.
Now me, by the third interview I would have been pressing for a decision. Eight interviews is ridiculous.
"My pronouns are FA/FO." - Mik, 2024
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@Mik said in I think I just tanked an interview:
Now me, by the third interview I would have been pressing for a decision. Eight interviews is ridiculous.
They don't know how to deal with virtual interviews, so I give them some latitude there. They said they've never done this in the past with in-person interviews. Basically this is a company that runs out of three timezones who don't know how to work remotely. Hilarious.
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Yeah, I'm getting the feeling that you and the universe are neither of you enormously excited about this opportunity.
Do you find that when you have to spend too much time thinking about whether or not to pursue a course, that you're kind of crowding out the passion?
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@Aqua-Letifer said in I think I just tanked an interview:
No response! Either they're really mulling over their options or they've decided to ghost me.
Absolutely hilarious. Five weeks for 8 interviews, a ton of back-and-forth in between each, I submitted 8 work samples, and sent a very nice email about the preemptive offer that outlined my request for remote work. No response. And I know for a fact they had no one else lined up. In the mind of my would-be boss and the CFO, this was pretty much a done deal.
Now nothing.
Man, if this is how they're going to handle it, I really dodged a bullet here.
Had a talk with a recruiter today about another position.
Did they give you a date for when they would give you a response? If not, then the extra time could be in your favor, especially if it's due to making changes to your employment agreement, such as the remote work status.
It's better to get a slow yes than a fast no.
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