Had a recent interaction with an agent. Was open for both perm and contract but after hearing more about the client decided on contract only.
Went through first stage of interview, everything went well only to find out that I am being considered for a permanent role now (explicitly stated contract only and we agreed rate to be put forward to)
Now 1 stage of 45min turned into 3 stages with 45min so politely(more or less) declined. Agent was not upfront at any point about the other side but had hints during the interview... (wasn't surprised by this part either, not many start-ups looking to pay £700pd for an inside role - be it as it may building financial software for a hedgefund, but if agent was confident, I played along)
Do people still consider start-ups or smaller businesses?
was aware that the long hours and culture doesn't actually make sense but couldn't find an article on it.
Now I do:
https://every.to/napkin-math/you-pro...0-3cb92f0eecf1
On a different note:
- Through other conversations I've learned also that hiring managers in smaller companies tend to avoid ex-contractors/consultants.
Hard to motivate someone to go above and beyond when they are more aware of their worth and the business side of things.
"cultural fit" is a big thing for them.
- I also believe in communication and talking the truth and that people should stand together and be more open with the information so that, all of us would be better treated in the future. I do not intend to badmouth anyone, just have a fair open conversation and a reliable source of information people coming from google can trust. There is so much disinformation out there it's no surprise things are how they are.
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Do people still consider working at start-ups?
Went through first stage of interview, everything went well only to find out that I am being considered for a permanent role now (explicitly stated contract only and we agreed rate to be put forward to)
Now 1 stage of 45min turned into 3 stages with 45min so politely(more or less) declined. Agent was not upfront at any point about the other side but had hints during the interview... (wasn't surprised by this part either, not many start-ups looking to pay £700pd for an inside role - be it as it may building financial software for a hedgefund, but if agent was confident, I played along)
Do people still consider start-ups or smaller businesses?
was aware that the long hours and culture doesn't actually make sense but couldn't find an article on it.
Now I do:
https://every.to/napkin-math/you-pro...0-3cb92f0eecf1
On a different note:
- Through other conversations I've learned also that hiring managers in smaller companies tend to avoid ex-contractors/consultants.
Hard to motivate someone to go above and beyond when they are more aware of their worth and the business side of things.
"cultural fit" is a big thing for them.
- I also believe in communication and talking the truth and that people should stand together and be more open with the information so that, all of us would be better treated in the future. I do not intend to badmouth anyone, just have a fair open conversation and a reliable source of information people coming from google can trust. There is so much disinformation out there it's no surprise things are how they are.
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Do people still consider working at start-ups?
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