What "RED FLAGS" during an Interview have made you DECLINE a Job offer? - Reddit Podcast

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[@siroglethorpe311]

why is this 9 days ago

[@CaioBox47]

I don't know how but probably because the guy programmed the video before for today, and commented while it still wasn't posted​@@siroglethorpe311

[@aniE1869]

I was looking for a second job once and interviewed for a place that told me I could have the job if I quit my other one. They wanted me to quit my full time job for a $5/hr pay cut part time job.

[@ahmedthegreat3482]

They want to own you

[@valenciageode25]

What kind of “logic” is that following? Why would someone looking for a second job, presumably for more money, want to take one job with less pay? Some weird pride in their workplace? Strangely territorial?

[@CatsOverBrats]

My husband worked in the kitchen of an university and lost his job due to corona when everything shut down. A popular bar and restaurant downtown reached out to him via text. They wanted him to come in for an interview for a full time position. No problem. They set up the interview next day. He went there and everything went fine for the 30 minutes interview, and he agreed to start on trial Monday. As they were shaking hands and he was about to leave, she threw in there that it wasn't a full time position after all but they needed someone to call in when someone else was sick. He was stunned and came home, sat down, and said, nope, ain't doing that. Since she preferred texting, he sent a text to her saying he wasn't coming Monday since he needed a full time job. The reason she texted instead of calling was so she could think about her way of answering in case he asked about it being full time when there never was a full time position to begin with. Good news is that the following Tuesday he got a call from a homeless shelter that needed a full time cook, and he's been working there ever since. He's so happy there.

[@michaelterrell]

I walked out of an interview for Broadcast Engineer at a new TV station, in Dayton Ohio. They bragged that it was 'built under budget' then wanted to pay minimum wage for 40 hours a week as a salary, but to be on call 24/7. I told them any station built under budget was not built properly, and they could shove the offer. The pay was less than 25% of what it should have.

[@elizabethlestrad5282]

Immediately realizing they hadn't actually read my resume. If they're that lazy and unwilling to work that they cant be bothered to read a single, one-sided piece of paper, there's no way that company has a healthy work environment or managerial oversight.

[@CristobalWatsonHernandez]

"In clothes would be preferred" I am usually in clothes when I go to job interviews...

[@valenciageode25]

I haven’t finished the video yet, but this is funny at the moment because I’m wondering what kind of incident meant this needed to be written.

[@wayIess]

My last job had some red flags that I should have paid more attention to. It was listed online as a 'Bindery' position for a print company. The job description listed a few different tasks, none of which related to book binding. Toured the facility and only machine in the department to run was a business card cutter. During the interview I was further told I needed a physical to be accepted. Went and did that and a week or two in they had me sign a sheet saying if I left right away... I'd be the one paying for the physical. Can't believe I stayed 9 months at that place, standing at a machine, just feeding it paper.

[@elephantheart9988]

lmao I tell this story often An automotive parts painting company I won't name interviewed me a few years back. Down in the office with the two managers who go over the basics. They tell me it's a 7 days a week job, 12 hour shifts. They ask me several times during this portion of the interview if that'll be a problem. I say no because at this time I'm desperate for work, and plan to at least get a couple of shifts in before leaving for something else (I was 100% broke at this time, doing what I had to do okay?) The managers are getting increasingly excited about the prospect of me starting, and aren't trying to hide it. The main one says we're all good here, so let's go do a walkthrough of the facility. On our way from the office to the back, we pass through the lobby. The manager turns to face the large bay windows, looks outside at the bright and sunny day out there, sighs heavily and says "Sometimes I wish." Shaking his head a little. "Well, are ya ready? let's go take a look." If this wasn't the single most aversive comment an interviewing manager could make, idk what is. I humored his tour, and told them I'll be in touch... I did not call them back.

[@elephantheart9988]

Interviewers: if you want someone to start in the position they've applied for, DO NOT express your current professional dread to them during the interview.

[@18videowatcher41]

A friend was trying to hire me to work for him. He did stuff like putting together furniture and barbecues for people, as well as general household maintenance tasks. He sent me a contract that was not very professional looking. Seriously looked like he just typed it up in Word. One of the stipulations was that he could either charge me or withhold my pay if I had damaged any equipment. So he could just claim that I had damaged something and screw me like that. Also, he didn't have any insurance. Suffice to say I didn't take him up on his offer. We were both in our late 20s and I'm 30 now. So glad I didn't get conned into that. Also, I liked that little tip about checking the engine room of a ship first to see how well maintained it is, because if a captain is neglecting the most important part of their ship, they're not likely to be a good boss. Does anyone know of an equivalent thing to look for regarding jobs in general? I'd like to be able to keep that memorable tip in mind while on my job hunt, and being able to easily translate it to something more relevant would be extremely helpful.

[@haplessasshole9615]

In any type of manufacturing environment, look for crud jammed around the bases of the machines. Heck, look for it _anywhere._ If they're lax on cleaning to the point dirt accumulates around the baseboards, it's a slipshod operation. Excuse yourself to the toilet. Look around the baseboard and on the sink counter for tiny mouse turds. This is especially important in any place where food or drinks are processed or served, but it's nasty to see anywhere. In an office environment, listen to the general buzz of voices. Is there complete cacophony, some playful banter, or is it dead silence?

[@midnight_x_edits]

Not a job offer but I walked out of an interview of a restaurant because when I told the manager my work history he just said “well why dont you go back to this place or that place” sorry bro uhm im not here because I want an old job back at a place where I quit because of numerous reasons…not sure why you’d even ask that in an interview

[@duggyschmidt3052]

What an awesome video! 👏🏼 I once had a second round of interviews for a role I really wanted. Only to be told by the utterly rude hiring manager and HR BP that they forget to cancel the interview and that I didn’t get the job. They asked me if I wanted to continue with the interview as a practice run for future positions. To my utter regret I said yes (reeling from shock), but if I could do it over again, I would just walk out. But years later they offered me a role and I declined. Pissed of the entitled manager to no end. People close to her told me. Not vindictive by nature, but that lady was a piece of work and I felt great!

[@TrixRN]

I was interviewed for a position as a nursing manager at a home health agency. The interviewer wanted to know my marital status & why I was getting a divorce. I noped out of that quick & reported them.

[@valenciageode25]

Who does that get reported to?

[@TrixRN]

@@valenciageode25 I reported to our state labor board. It didn’t go anywhere as far as I know.🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Akiku2]

My job’s policy seems to be “put in your hours, get along with your coworkers, no cursing. Then go home and do some damned self care! You earned it!” I’m a barista at a bank.

[@Mornings]

Got a job offer before starting college (didnt know what I wanted to do yet) simple factory thing but had to wake up at 6am to get to the interview/tour/speech etc. and didnt end up getting home until close to 4 in the afternoon. Got a call shortly after getting home saying they needed me there from 7pm-3am that night so I asked if I could start the next day instead so I wouldnt have to drive home after being up almost 24 hours and said you clearly dont care about employee safety. They responded generically without ever engaging my "do you really want your employees driving home after being awake almost 24 hours?" inquiry lmao blocked the number and ended up going to college soon after. Im not trying to swerve off the road because of a barely above min wage job lmao

[@sweetdaddydee1314]

I nearly got roped in at primerica a year or so before the pandemic. But the next day, i realized how stupid i was and told the guy i was going through some BS story how my parents would kick me out if i contiuned to deal with them.

[@ryanewald9740]

Quaker Houghton. Apparently the last guy did a major fuck up which cost one of there customers a million in losses. Also, the actual job was completely different than what I was told to do over the phone, During work hours, I told them prior I couldn't do.

[@chexfan2000]

ahahaha i love being reminded that abercrombie’s official, intentional brand was “plain t-shirts for closeted private school bullies” which is absolutely demented as a corporate goal

[@potatoheadpokemario1931]

I have a feeling the last place the boss sleeps with the employees

[@davidlium9338]

“Are you on medication?” Yes? , I take twelve hundred milligrams of Thorazine every day! HHAHAHAHA!!!

[@caseyo5524]

Applied for many jobs in the food industry after I lost my job that I had for just over 5 1/2 years. One place was at a hotel & casino. All of their spots had the same job title and description of it was just a regular cook(later confirmed during interview). I randomly applied for a spot and got an interview. I couldn’t go in the fist day they asked for an interview, I think I had one that day/time, but was able to go in the following day. Went in and asked for the person that the guy said to ask for as the guy on the phone wasn’t going to be there. Understandable as I think he was going on vacation and figure that it does happen on occasion. Turns out, the person that I was told to ask for was also out and there was no note/mentioned that I was coming in for an interview. They didn’t even have my resume printed or emailed to the person that actually did my interview. Fortunately, I have a few with me and I was more then happy to give her one. She explained the job title/duties and was ok to jot down that i would prefer the prep position that they were also looking to hire for. I never heard back and thank goodness for that. I didn’t, nor will I ever be upset about having to deal with someone else to interview with that wasn’t the person I talked too. But if they were that disorganized/forgetful about telling their other colleagues about interviews, that may really suck for me as I’m already an easily confused person and I don’t need that kind of scattered functionality from higher ups.

[@nyotamwuaji6484]

Places that do "stress interviews"

[@NO1JB007]

I was at a interview. The guy I was meeting was left his office and made a phone call to the same person before my interview start. I had time to look at the work never seen anything like that before. Talk down to me when I did not answer questions how he wanted and would not let me fully answer questions. When told we was Computer Hack a while ago and lost everything. I was like nope even other places I worked out drill in have backups. One was smaller then this place. He would not even let me walk out said I get back never called or email the place. Wost one every had.

[@jakevex4198]

I don't think story 22 is legal now I'm not a lawyer but I'm pretty sure that violates a few rights if I'm correct but totally agree with him we'll walk the hell away

[@semperfox5195]

4:19 My workplace is one of the few jobs I’ve had where the manager will join us in goofing off. Half the time she’s the one making the jokes and throwing out lame insults. She’s the only reason I come in on my days off or offer to switch with her so she can rest. We need more managers like that!

[@jessicabixler1658]

Hubs left an interview at lunch at a uni. The morning consisted of racist talk, ignoring a rich kids doing drugs, talking down to him because he didn't go to the "right" school. The last straw was at lunch knowing him and those he was with were being spied on. He just left. He first got suspicious when the boss invited him to stay at his house instead of a hotel or driving in for the day.

[@aliselimovski7002]

I was once being interviewed sometime last year that had wanted me to give up a couple of saturdays each month just to go door to door selling insurance

[@hungryburger1170]

"We're family here."

[@MusicLoverGurl]

I'm black and always noticed them saying that shit after walking through an office full of white folks.

[@enderperson1823]

Honestly, story number 33 in this video while I'm currently waiting on Primerica's training program. Quite frankly I was convinced it was legit until I cam across this. Now I'm franticly doing more research because now I'm less sure of my decision.

[@KaiHenningsen]

Wikipedia? Google? Both tell you pretty much immediately that there are problems.

[@enderperson1823]

@@KaiHenningsen Yeah, I ended up leaving all the group chats for it and blocking the people involved with it. Honestly, I’m a pretty gullible 20 year old, but on the bright side is that at least I figured it out before getting roped too deep. Sadly the ad was posted in an employee group chat by the manager (who is well liked and well respected by my coworkers) and it appears that at this point I’m the only person in the group chat with any skepticism. None of my coworkers are listening to me when I said it’s a pyramid scheme and my manager basically replied to me in private basically trying to force me to shut up. Little does he know that I’m collecting as many screenshots as possible and will be showing them to his boss.

[@NotoriousWar]

I've been binging(bingeing?) these types of video lists all day, & this has had the 1st Ad in oh, about 5hours(this isn't a complaint), so I decided to set about finding out why the other channels have zero Ads in them... Apparently it's because they've all been demontized for basically ripping off entire videos & adding an AI voiceover, from better channels(like this one) which actually take the time to compile entries/stories in their videos. Examples of those usually include reddit in their names, not always but often.. Great to be watching vids that have a human voice presenting, with little story additions & personal anecdotes & stuff from the voiceover dude..

[@romecottrell6444]

Before I work for any jobs I'll always do my research on the company. That way I am not 🚫 stuck working for an insane company 🤔.

[@premierk]

this is so relatable

[@madchessLeviathan]

had a skype interview where the interviewer had a co-worker bunny hop behind her from one side to the other, looked up that place and it was a scam, a bad scam. I noped out of that right away.

[@valenciageode25]

It’s mundane but I may as well share. I’m looking for my first job. Yet to be offered, but one place has already lost my interest. I applied as a hostess. I show up for the interview and the sever who comes to the desk (bc no hostess) says she’ll tell the presumably manager in the back. She comes back and says she was told all interviews were supposed to be rescheduled for the next day. The next day, at the agreed time, I’m told that no hiring managers are in the building. The hospitality manager is gone but the server gets the bar manager to interview me. That at least went well. Came back for a second interview with the hospitality manager. It was mostly fine besides her being late despite half the place being empty. She informs me the position was filled and I’m not old enough for any others, but tells me to call back a week later to see if it’s open, bc the person who was hired would be training then and may have quit. I told my dad (who was waiting in the car) about the possibility of calling back. He said screw them for giving me the run around. Yep, experience isn’t really worth that kind of management.

[@ShindorfMaybelle]

The story is very good and realistic, it is similar to my story that happened 2 years ago

[@crollwtide9452]

What in the hell was that last story about - working in the adult entertainment industry?

[@MrXemrox]

Walmart, I almost got the job, but well you know how Walmart bosses are like, didn't respect religious observeness, snarky from the start. Days later, with Google spying algorithm gotten videos about how terrible Walmart is to their employees. Dodged a gamma ray from a blackhole.

[@eric98292]

Not my story but a coworker's. He was on an interview panel for a position for another shop at a state university. The person they were interviewing was already working here as a temporary employee and he was going for the permanent position. I'm not sure how it came up in conversation, but the person being interviewed told them that white people were the superior race and he doesn't want to work with minorities. We are in a pretty liberal state, but this guy he interviewed would have been a hard sell even in parts of the south. I'm not sure how he finished the interview. Obviously, he didn't get the job.

[@qualandrew201494]

No idea whats going on in this video. two voices? Hard to know whats story or personal opinion of reader

[@Mcchicknfr]

Furst

[@Portalbro24]

Awww fuc-

[@tunasteak8396]

bf gets calls all the time asking him if he wants the job. 9 times out of 10, they can't describe the position properly to him. Convos go like this: Them- "We saw your resume yadda yadda and we would like to offer you X job" Bf- "Yes im looking for a job in this field" Them- "Okay great, would you be okay working for $$ amount per hour" Bf- "Im not sure, what is in the job description?" Them- "We do not have details on the job description. What would your prefer salary be? I need a number to jot down" Bf- "I wont know until i have a better understanding of the job description" Them- "We dont have the job description. Is $$,$$$ a year okay with you?" Bf- "Well i currently make more than that" Them- "Okay, what is your current salary?" Bf- "Can we continue this conversation when you have the job description?" Them- "We do not have the job description: Bf- "..." Them- ".... would you like the job? Bf- "....... um... i wont know unless you can give me the job description." Them- "can we call you back when we have the job description?" Bf- "Okay *hangs up* Guys, dont take a job if the recruiter can't give a job description :>

[@martinanathan]

Start posting this everywhere: #missingsponge