Workplace reviews and discussion: 飛峰國際股份有限公司

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Fifeng Company arranged an interview for me on May 31. At the time, two people interviewed me: a manager from the Administration Department and an HR representative. During the interview, the Administration Department manager told me that I had been hired and asked me to report to work on June 4. After the interview, HR also notified me by text message of the reporting time and the documents I needed to prepare for June 4. Since I had not received a formal offer letter, I called HR to ask whether one could be provided. HR told me that the company’s process was to notify candidates only by text message.

Because I had not understood the calculation method for the year-end bonus, and I had not clearly understood the salary structure explained by the manager during the interview (the manager repeatedly emphasized that the breakdown of the salary structure was for the company’s external accounting purposes, and that the salary I would receive was the salary I expected minus labor and health insurance premiums), I also asked HR about it during the call. HR answered my questions that day. After I understood the details, I informed HR that I would report to the company on June 4. Who would have thought that this morning, June 3, HR from Fifeng Company would call and tell me that I no longer needed to report to work on June 4? The reason given was that I had not asked about the year-end bonus calculation during the interview and had not requested a formal offer letter, which made the manager feel that I did not trust Fifeng Company. HR said that the Administration Department manager had concerns about my questions, so I was asked not to come in for the time being.

I do not understand what was wrong with this manager’s thinking.

1. Is it really not acceptable to ask about the salary structure and bonus payment method afterward? HR clearly said that I could ask her if I had any questions. Does that mean there is a specific time when questions may be asked? Interviewees need to understand the company they are going to work for, and these questions are completely normal. What concerns could the company possibly have? None of this involved the company’s trade secrets or anything of the sort. An offer letter also provides protection for both parties!

2. Fifeng Company’s sudden reversal and failure to honor the offer has already harmed the interviewee’s rights! I turned down interview and job opportunities with other companies...

I will file complaints through other channels as well!

A company with no credibility that can change its decision at any time—

those planning to interview there should be careful.

This company has no credibility whatsoever. They told me during the interview that I had been hired and gave me a reporting date, then later went back on their word and told me not to come. Anyone planning to interview there should choose carefully. If you are hired, make sure to obtain a formal offer letter to avoid being left with no recourse after encountering a manager who goes back on their word! (I do not know whether notification by text message and verbal notification of an offer count as official.)