Six Month Probationary
Discussion
Interviewed for a job earlier this week, and while wrapping up they mentioned that their probationary period (1 weeks notice on either side) is six months.
Every single job I've had previously has been a three month probationary period, so I was wondering if the practice has changed since I last switched employers (been at my current place 7 years now) or if this could be a sign of something more sinister?
Ta.
Every single job I've had previously has been a three month probationary period, so I was wondering if the practice has changed since I last switched employers (been at my current place 7 years now) or if this could be a sign of something more sinister?
Ta.
I doubt it is sinister. Probabtion periods are a total waste of time thses days anyway. Legally they have little effect and within the first 12 months you are pretty easy to fire, and actually for 24 months it remains relatively straightforward.
If you can do a bit of due diligence see what their staff turnover is like.
Try looking on Glassdoor
Also look on LinkedIn, see if you have an ex employee of theirs in your network, or just look at how many ex employees they have (easy search)
If they have more than 1000 employees in total, chances are I will know their reputation or know someone who does. So PM if your really worried
SlidingSideways said:
Interviewed for a job earlier this week, and while wrapping up they mentioned that their probationary period (1 weeks notice on either side) is six months.
Every single job I've had previously has been a three month probationary period, so I was wondering if the practice has changed since I last switched employers (been at my current place 7 years now) or if this could be a sign of something more sinister?
Ta.
Not that unusual in my experience!Every single job I've had previously has been a three month probationary period, so I was wondering if the practice has changed since I last switched employers (been at my current place 7 years now) or if this could be a sign of something more sinister?
Ta.
Gargamel said:
I doubt it is sinister. Probation periods are a total waste of time these days anyway. Legally they have little effect and within the first 12 months you are pretty easy to fire, and actually for 24 months it remains relatively straightforward.
True. Although after probation you've at least got a months worth of notice/pay to rely on while looking for something else rather than a weeks.Gargamel said:
If you can do a bit of due diligence see what their staff turnover is like.
Try looking on Glassdoor
Also look on LinkedIn, see if you have an ex employee of theirs in your network, or just look at how many ex employees they have (easy search)
That's my plan for the weekend, deerstalker on and a spot of internet sleuthing Try looking on Glassdoor
Also look on LinkedIn, see if you have an ex employee of theirs in your network, or just look at how many ex employees they have (easy search)
Thanks for the heads-up on Glassdoor, not seen that before.
Gargamel said:
If they have more than 1000 employees in total, chances are I will know their reputation or know someone who does. So PM if your really worried
They're a tiny company, less than 50 staff (which is part of the appeal) in a fairly niche, but seemingly quite profitable, sector.Gassing Station | Jobs & Employment Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff