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So, I'm in an area that I want to move from (Provo, but with a pretty good job), and got an offer in an area where I want to move to (Albuquerque). A while back, I had about a 20 minute phone call with a recruiter that went about as one would expect a recruiter screening call to go, and I was expecting a round 2 with technical people that worked in the office that I'd be working in.
Instead, I got an offer letter in the inbox. The pay is about 9% less than I'm earning now, but that's not a huge issue. What concerns me is that I haven't seen the office, talked to the people that I'd be working with, or even have a particularly detailed view of the company. Though this is a government contractor, which could complicate things.
From glassdoor reviews, I see comments about high turnover (in the office that I'd be working in, one dated from January of this year) and complaints that they need to re-think their hiring practices.
It seems to me that the company both hires and fires too quickly, and I'd really prefer to not be part of a mass-layoff 6 months from now, especially since it involves relocation. At the same time, there are limited jobs in Albuquerque in my field.
But, yeah, I'm still looking at other positions. I'd rather been an alternate-but-not-too-far location (like Phoenix or Denver) with the right job than be in my preferred location with a shaky company. I had a year of unemployment in 2009 and definitely don't want to go through that again.
Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. That is a horrible sign. And why on earth would you even cinsjder taking a role where you have met none of the team or your boss?
I was given an offer once for a job that required relocation without meeting my hiring manager in person. I took the offer and regretted it.
Something is off if they don't want to meet you in person. For your own sake, you need to get a feel for the office and the people you will be working with.
I was given an offer once for a job that required relocation without meeting my hiring manager in person. I took the offer and regretted it.
Something is off if they don't want to meet you in person. For your own sake, you need to get a feel for the office and the people you will be working with.
I took a job without meeting my boss in person, I met one of his peers in person and had a couple of phone interviews. The role was remote. It was generally fine and I am still in touch with him and many colleagues from there now.
Heh. No more contact from them for two weeks after I asked the recruiter (over the phone, at least) for an on-site.
Job search continues.
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