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“Trick” in Probation + Reduced Pay" k( {; F( D9 o6 X
This is where your suspicion is very valid:( X5 P J1 z$ ]2 K, W6 w0 m3 A
: ]! K' v" S) _* M: k0 c# n2 EThey offer $60K–$70K after probation, but only $40K during probation — and can fire you before probation ends.8 N ?( a' O# V! a" \
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This raises red flags:" x f; @ e2 j# Y5 {: W
' V! A& D/ W3 z u5 BIf they never intend to keep new hires past probation, and just want to pay less for 3 months of full work, that’s a bad faith employment practice.4 a4 e( I" a3 [5 n9 W
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It could amount to constructive dismissal, misrepresentation, or fraudulent hiring, depending on intent and repeated pattern.
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If challenged, a court or tribunal may side with the employee if there's evidence the employer is abusing probation to get cheap labor and avoid legal obligations.
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* n7 C! V! d0 c1 `; _4 B- z! AWhat You Can Do as a Job Seeker:
6 S' ~1 ]% L7 V* VAsk upfront:
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“How many employees typically pass probation?”& U8 @ W w( F5 N7 a4 G9 D- C( D6 P/ H: v
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“Why is the probationary salary significantly lower?”
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; q; |9 G5 o$ Y! j& kGet everything in writing:
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Especially promises of post-probation raises or bonuses.
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Check Glassdoor or Reddit:
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0 I x# [* X% H( t: f4 ^See if other employees mention being let go before the probation ends.
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0 l: I7 o9 r& D! KBe cautious if:
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Several people seem to go through the same probation trap2 q& @/ y# ~; f& u" f5 U" W0 H
, U$ [; l8 e4 f$ j G+ q7 o7 ]The employer seems vague or evasive |
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