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I feel for this person, and am so sorry to see the state of firms even now. Would like to also ask for some advice regarding the same.
Shame shame!
^ and this is coming from an employer.
And yess, that's exactly what we want - fixed hours, fixed employment and fixed salaries! Get on with the times. Stop living in 1985.
Is that simple enough for you to understand? You are sounding like a commissar who regurgitated the virtues of socialism and how we all need fixed employment, fixed hours and fixed salaries.
Also, what ethos? Working 6-7 days for long hours is so normalised that you see no issue with it. It's 2023 ffs. Capitalism has really warped some of y'all's brains.
This level of transparency and candidness should be appreciated. I am unable to understand why some people are bemoaning frank behaviour and trying to instigate others to make an issue out of this.
https://paste.pics/OID1B
go off, do your thing.
Link 1 - https://paste.pics/OHAJN
Link 2 - https://paste.pics/OHAI6
PS - I know this person personally - I'm privy to her conservation with the "strategic teams" (just a fancy name for HR btw). She only enquired about the CTC and work hours and whether she would have time over weekends. Basic stuff she wanted to formalise before accepting officially. After being told they'd get back to her, her offer was rescinded.
The internship and PPO process lacks consideration for how important the first job is in any person's life and how empathatic the process should be towards all the hardwork and ambition of so many years from a candidate. I think the entry of foreign law firms in India is really needed for these firms to have any pressure to meet the best standards of professionalism.
"While we understand your concerns regarding the compensation package, work hours, and expectations, we believe it is important for any member of the firm to align with our internal expectations, policies, and organisation structures.
Based on our conversation today, I have had an extended chat with my team. Considering the misalignment in expectations, we regret to inform you that we will be unable to move forward with the previously extended offer. We understand that this may be disappointing news, but we believe it is essential to ensure a suitable fit for both parties involved.
We genuinely appreciate your interest in joining Spice Route Legal, and we wish you good luck in your future endeavours. We hope you find an opportunity that aligns with your career aspirations and meets your desired expectations."
Please keep in mind the fresher - already desperate for a job was not looking to have a work life balance, but merely enquiring.
Discuss.