I received a job offer yesterday.

Anonymous

September 22,2021 at 10:20PM UTC

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I received a job offer yesterday. It should have been an exciting thing, but the whole thing was a bit botched. No one called to make the offer. I was sent an email saying here is the offer and here is what happens after you sign. The letter itself was just bulleted information of title, supervisor, etc. They didn't provide me with details about the benefits.

Worst of all the role was originally reporting to the CEO who I had great rapport during the interview and then they changed it to report to the COO, who I am pretty sure doesn't want tthe organization to hire me. I feel like I should be happy I received an offer, but instead, I feel like an afterthought. No one cared to provide a personal touch or explain changes. It's like here's the job take it or leave it. It says a lot about the culture. Looks like I will be leaving it.

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AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 12:04AM UTC
How sad that this company is so disconnected from its staff and new hires. This sucks.
I can't imagine working for them. You be just a number.
AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 12:28PM UTC
Thanks! I did write the CEO and she and I spoke, but I am not convinced the role would be set up for success in the new structure. I am going to ask to connect with the new supervisor and see if I feel like her management style will work for me.
AnonymousSeptember 27,2021 at 2:31PM UTC
I would just say to definitely follow your gut on this one. One time I Took a roll because they threw money at me and it was a lot I ended up being with a really bad leader who didn’t know how to lead and it was a miserable time.
Laura BrowneSeptember 29,2021 at 4:07AM UTC
Good idea. You want to be sure that both you and your new manager agree about this role.
Jocelyn LyonsSeptember 27,2021 at 5:19PM UTC
I agree that this is not an ideal job offer. However, could it be that their HR department is simply overwhelmed or understaffed? As far as the organizational/reporting structure, I do think that is worth asking about. I would not immediately write it off, but definitely ask questions before accepting.