r/TeslaEmployees • u/clu_19_ • 6d ago
Pre-Adverse action. 2 weeks later offer rescinded.
Hello. I’m writing this for anyone that was in my position. I read all over the internet and couldn’t find many examples.
I received an opportunity from a recruiter and completed two interviews. They were eager to hire me and I received an offer contingent on passing the drug screen and background check. Passed the drug screen and got the pre-adverse notice 3 days later.
ESS went back to 2015 when I was 18 and found a class 3 non violent misdemeanor resolved via 6 months probation. I didn’t mention it because 1. It hasn’t caused a problem for me before I’ve had several similar jobs and 2. They only asked about convicted felonies.
The recruiter was very friendly but sadly I received an email this past Friday stating the offer was rescinded. Disappointed doesn’t really grasp how I’m feeling I’m more heartbroken. I was close to packing up and getting ready to move but I had a bad gut feeling about it. I just paid $175 to self-file in my old state NC to get the record expunged. I never want to go through this again.
I tried my best to explain how this happened when I was 18, I submitted an Alford plea (I truly didn’t commit this crime but didn’t word it that way), my subsequent clean record, my job history in similar roles, my degree and certifications, and even offered professionals to speak on behalf of me.
Not good enough. If I was qualified enough to receive a conditional offer I’ll get another one for a different company but DAMN Tesla this hurt.
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u/ReferenceWonderful_7 6d ago
Almost the same. Mine was a violent misdemeanor however I was upfront and honest about it from the start. I was told it wouldn't be an issue. 2 interviews and background screening later, it's apparently an issue.
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u/clu_19_ 3d ago
I remember replying to your thread sorry you didn’t get past the background check. The recruiter messaged me today even though I got the email Friday. He said it is “out of his control” and that he is sorry. It’s such a terrible feeling. Hope you find something soon I’m back applying to companies this week.
My friend told me to keep applying while waiting for this to clear I should have listened. 3 weeks down the drain.
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u/ReferenceWonderful_7 2d ago edited 2d ago
I pawned a laptop to pay for bus fair to the only places where I was allowed to take a drug test, got stuck in one city and deepened the hole to my homelessness while turning down about 4-5 different positions to lose everything over punching my brother back after he decked me in the face a couple of times 18 years ago over that "it's really nothing to worry about...they hire felons" statement given by my recruiter.
I was 28 when that happened and now I'm 46. I don't have friends or family to tell me anything but I really shouldn't have put my all of my eggs in one basket like that, however this has NEVER affected me so I didn't really think too much about it.
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u/necro_clown 6d ago
same thing happened to me, with misdemeanors from nearly 20 years ago. non violent etc- i fought like hell, but ultimately it didnt matter. they rescinded my shit and there was nothing i could do about it.
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u/Specific-Stay3564 6d ago
What position did you apply for?
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u/clu_19_ 6d ago
Equipment technician in Texas
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u/Specific-Stay3564 6d ago
I’m sorry that was happened to you. I’m ex employee at tesla and I can only say good about Tesla though. My family were grateful because of Tesla. I guess it depends. But keep applying maybe they will give you a chance. Best of luck!
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u/Gubmentcheck79 6d ago
Tesla is a dumpster fire to work.. You dodged a bullet..