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“Trick” in Probation + Reduced Pay
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They offer $60K–$70K after probation, but only $40K during probation — and can fire you before probation ends.
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3 `9 [0 {# w; O: k: Z k$ \5 r; KThis raises red flags:
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If 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.
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It could amount to constructive dismissal, misrepresentation, or fraudulent hiring, depending on intent and repeated pattern.5 K: b _3 k. Z; o, ]
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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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What You Can Do as a Job Seeker:; ]' n% N8 F+ s9 m% g+ W
Ask upfront:% I: ?" E& @, M6 F$ O, N7 G
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“How many employees typically pass probation?”
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3 w4 y4 K3 n" s: M“Why is the probationary salary significantly lower?”9 h; P: |, X0 N/ W9 H
3 D5 Q& m& f3 N) @7 yGet 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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" b f a$ L/ b9 kSee if other employees mention being let go before the probation ends.; y w) }, z+ a9 k+ H) P
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Be cautious if:
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. M+ R- y. {6 y$ d3 R3 K+ USeveral people seem to go through the same probation trap
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7 k6 F0 `2 O! v, Z. r. OThe employer seems vague or evasive |
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