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FuzzySushi
FuzzySushi
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I didn't get selected because... I have a happening life?

So I interviewed for a SaaS company serving US clients. I got selected after three rounds (basic email chat, built a project, technical coding round at last) and got selected.

Finally, it was time to discuss salary and joining date with the CEO. He was impressed by the about section on my portfolio, where I mentioned that I like to go on treks, hikes, read books, lift weights, go on a run, etc. During our call he mentioned that everyone at the startup works 6-7days a week, 12hrs a day and asked if I'd be fine with it as I have a "happening life".

I said that I'm not used to it but I'll manage and work in appropriate working hours. He seemed to agree on it.

But he ghosted me after that, and when I pinged him in the email thread; he said he's not moving ahead with me because my other properties won't allow me to "work as much as other employees".

How am I supposed to react to this lol

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PerkyWalrus
PerkyWalrus
CARS2411mo

Glad, that CEO let you live for a better opportunity

PerkyNarwhal
PerkyNarwhal
Deloitte11mo

Tbh Can’t agree more, he was kind enough lol

FuzzySushi
FuzzySushi
Stealth11mo

Yes!

SqueakyKoala
SqueakyKoala
Stealth11mo

Name of the organisation? Considering you didn’t get selected it won’t hurt to share that

SqueakyKoala
SqueakyKoala
Stealth11mo

So that we all can avoid as well lol

MagicalBagel
MagicalBagel
Amazon11mo

Yes.

PrancingPotato
PrancingPotato
Stealth11mo
Gif
SillyPenguin
SillyPenguin
Salesforce11mo

Don't react . Just move on. Don't need to work more than what you are being paid for.

TwirlyMuffin
TwirlyMuffin
CoinDCX11mo

he saved you man!

WigglyPenguin
WigglyPenguin
Stealth11mo

sounds fine, working in a company is about mutual fit, he felt it won't happen so he didn't hire you, simple!

ZoomyPickle
ZoomyPickle
PayTM11mo

You didn't dodge this one, but the bullet by itself swerved as it was about to hit you.

FuzzySushi
FuzzySushi
Stealth11mo

Haha good one

GroovyNarwhal
GroovyNarwhal
Walmart11mo

He wants his employees to work all day n night so that he can go on trek and have a happening life🤪 Man you actually gave him trauma by telling that how one should live his life😚

SillyRaccoon
SillyRaccoon
Stealth11mo

So much for sharing transparent feedback that it becomes a satire post!

FuzzySushi
FuzzySushi
Stealth11mo

I thanked him for letting me know this beforehand. sharing here just as an experience.

SnoozyPanda
SnoozyPanda
Deloitte11mo

Was it satire

WobblyBiscuit
WobblyBiscuit
PhonePe11mo

Matlab khud ko ghis k khatm krlo and don't give time to yourself

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