Concerned about a potential issue at a new company.

Anonymous

January 22,2024 at 11:18PM UTC

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Concerned about a potential issue at a new company.

I'm apprehensive about a situation at a potential new company. The recruiter arranged an interview, and in my LinkedIn research, I found out that my boss' brother is employed there. While my current relationship with my boss is positive, I'm concerned about potential conflicts arising from working closely with a close relative, perhaps even gossip from my boss. I worry it might muddy a fresh start before I even have a chance. Should I be concerned?

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AnonymousJanuary 22,2024 at 11:54PM UTC
Of course. I would expect they will talk and they will compare notes.
Steven HawkJanuary 23,2024 at 2:22PM UTC
I would not..if your looking to better yourself both in career and financially, should be no concern
AnonymousJanuary 24,2024 at 11:56PM UTC
I'd be concerned too, but if I believed it was a good opportunity, I wouldn't pass on it for this reason in this market. They should both be professional about it with you and in interactions relevant to you. They'd make themselves look like jerks to their peers to say things like "my brother said . . . "