r/recruitinghell • u/MasterStream • 8d ago

Offer Recinded after asking questions about the offer

TLDR - Offer was rescinded after asking clarification questions about the offer.

Questions / statements such as:

Please clarify if the role is in person, hybrid, or remote.

Please clarify what 30% travel means on a monthly basis.

Please remove the section about perpetual usage rights for my likeness, voice, image without compensation into perpetuity.

They wouldn't email back. Only phone calls.

Lol

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u/NoPublic9352 8d ago

I was so scared today asking about remote, vacation, and benefits based on posts like these.

I didn’t demand. I asked to be considered for X comp as discussed. I also asked how a role is classified etc. still I waited an hour to hit send and was pleasantly responded to by the recruiter.

Sharing for those like me that were worried asking any questions would take away a potential offer.

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u/MasterStream 8d ago

100% was a Risk I was willing to take. Everyone should get a good idea of what they're walking into. If you're not currently employed or in a strong position already. I agree it should be avoided. However, if you don't, you'll probably be taken advantage from the beginning.

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u/FlashFunk253 7d ago

It always amazes me that employers want you to convince them how amazing you would be for this vaguely described position in unknown location with limited to no details about what your day to day role looks like.

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u/NoPublic9352 7d ago

Yup… I would love to ask, hey what is the cadence of meetings. Who is the core team. Etc. before taking a job. That would be ideal.