Cold Feet
I've been fortunate enough to secure a new job despite the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm excited about the opportunity and hope to learn a lot in my new position. The location is closer to my home than my previous position and the salary and benefits package is better. Due to the virus, I'll be working from home at least through July. I'm okay w/ that and I have a dedicated office space in my home. But I have a few concerns.
When I interviewed for the position, I did a phone interview w/ my boss. The follow up interview was a zoom interview w/ 2 team members, one was an accountant and the other person was a lead AP specialist. As we got to the question portion of the interview, I realized that my potential new boss was also on zoom, but had been silent and his video wasn't on. I wanted to ask them how they enjoyed working w him and what they thought of his management style, but didn't since he was on the call and I figured they wouldn't be honest. I thought it was strange that he didn't announce himself or share his video, but I brushed it off.
He called me a few days later to offer me the position. I asked him a few more questions, and he seemed friendlier in our conversation. After taking a day to think about the offer, the position and responsibilities, and what I wanted to do next in my career, I accepted the position. Fast forward to last wk. My new boss gave me a call a wk before I am to start the job. He wanted to let me know that the office was still closed and that I'd be working from home initially. I appreciated him reaching out. He said that he would touch base with me mid wk this wk to arrange a day and time for me to pick up my equipment (laptop and monitors).
So this wk comes, didn't expect to hear from him Monday due to the holiday. Radio silence Tues. and Wed. So I decided to reach out first thing Thurs. morning to see if we could arrange a time later Thurs. or some time Fri. to meet up and pick up the equipment. Also thought this would be a great opportunity to meet the mystery man. When I called, the phone went to voicemail and I realized it was the office phone. I left a message since I figured he may have his calls being forwarded to his home or cell phone and this was the only number he had given me. I also decided to send an e-mail. Hours go by, no response. Then I get a call from the accountant that I virtually met during the interview and he let me know that my boss would like the two of us to make arrangements which we do.
I'm a bit concerned because I never received a response from my new boss, unless he considers the accountant calling me to be his response. I would think that he'd want to physically meet even if it's a quick 5-10 minute exchange while I'm getting my computer equipment. It's an awkward first impression especially since I haven't even met him virtually and there's nothing I can find online. I'm not used to this style of communication.
Should I be concerned?
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