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“Trick” in Probation + Reduced Pay
$ L( b* N! v0 R6 V! GThis is where your suspicion is very valid:
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They offer $60K–$70K after probation, but only $40K during probation — and can fire you before probation ends.
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" p# ~8 A- W( W; g+ I+ R8 ~; {This raises red flags:3 v/ C" e F v$ ]: W6 _
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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.$ O' |2 H0 k. P7 r) ]( P5 f V4 K
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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.( q7 Z& I- w- r' i! j. R
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Ask upfront:
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“How many employees typically pass probation?”
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“Why is the probationary salary significantly lower?”
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- V) U8 K. m4 F. v! n( i! t+ CGet everything in writing:& D" I( j7 M* N, f
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Especially promises of post-probation raises or bonuses.
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! G/ E" J2 i1 D1 CCheck Glassdoor or Reddit:+ g5 l) o& j! _: _" _, K
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See if other employees mention being let go before the probation ends.6 m) S, W' Q2 S8 u8 c+ ~
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Be cautious if:
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& T4 A3 j2 L3 }, K `% ? pSeveral people seem to go through the same probation trap
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The employer seems vague or evasive |
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