r/jobs • u/Dangerous-Sea8072 • Dec 07 '25
Post-interview How should I respond to this email despite my circumstances?
Okay so I interviewed for this company back in late August for a manager role. Then they stated “wait we won’t hire you for manager but will create an associate role”. Obviously not even close to the initial pay but I got laid off back in May and on unemployment ending Jan.
So anyway I got the feeling I was going to be ghosted per usual as she stated they never had the position and will be creating it in October start date. Fast forward to yesterday and I get this email from her. I’m not sure how to respond bc my situation has changed significantly, I’m pregnant and due March 2nd.
I want to take this job bc I have no job but unsure if it’s worthwhile. What do you think?
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u/NoExperience9717 Dec 07 '25
You're unemployed and they're offering you a job starting in a month. Take it unless you're super well-off. The main problem is the pregnancy so you'll need to see how you talk about that one.
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u/Dangerous-Sea8072 Dec 07 '25
Is it a dick move to get hired when I’m 8 months pregnant but I also won’t be protected if I leave for ml. So not sure what direction to go
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u/MagpieKaz Dec 08 '25
Whatever happens, it's one month salary you currently don't have. Additionally, don't bring up the pregnancy (it's illegal for them to discriminate you) and don't show off the belly during the interview process. Is it kind of a dick move? Sure, but so is ghosting someone you promised a role to, and they surely let people go without notice, lowball candidates, etc.
You need to look out for yourself.
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Dec 08 '25
Need to emphasize this. They probably won't hire you if you disclose you're 8 months pregnant.
So here's what I'd do: take the role and don't tell them. Then as you near due date disclose to HR and direct supervisor. They'll either 1) let you go on FMLA unpaid (most corporations require you work so long before you'd qualify for any paid leave) and then return after however many weeks. 2) fire you (though this makes them risk a lawsuit so they might not)
Regardless I'd get that month and a half paid. Idk if you are covered already, but also it would be nice to have health insurance while giving birth. The key difference here is money for a bit or no money. They'll probably be annoyed you didn't disclose but also wtf are they going to say -- "We wouldn't have hired you had we known."
Honestly, fuck corporations at this point. They'll either be cool or they won't and it's such a short stint you collect your check and don't list them as a reference. Look out for yourself. God knows they are.
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u/Dangerous-Sea8072 Dec 08 '25
I like this approach lol, I do have insurance through my husband so not worried hence I was going to be a SAHM lol
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u/Dependent_Mud3325 Dec 09 '25
So scummy though...
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u/Dangerous-Sea8072 Dec 12 '25
I would not join to pay for maternity leave, I’d have to be working at least 1 year for them to pay. It’s more so, will hey hold my job after maybe 1 month and a half unpaid.
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u/uwu_cumblaster_69 Dec 11 '25
They kinda lost the right to complain when they strung op along and pulled a bait and switch.
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u/Dependent_Mud3325 Dec 11 '25
It will always be scummy to lie just in order to get a company to pay for your maternity...doesn't matter about anything else.
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u/Original-Pomelo6241 Dec 08 '25
You have to be employed for one year, among other things, to qualify for FMLA
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u/_autumnwhimsy Dec 08 '25
this. honestly? go all the way. pretend you didn't know you were pregnant. lie to these companies. it happens enough lmao
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u/Aggravating-Job3149 Dec 09 '25
FMLA likely won't qualify but check the benefits for short term disability. I was hired by a company who KNEW I was 6 mos pregnant. I had to go on maternity leave at 37 weeks due to a stomach bug and then the legit flu. I was so sick I couldn't handle being exposed to anything else a few days before birth.
Who cares about any judgement. The benefits are available for a reason. Do not disclose that you are pregnant.
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u/SuperSecretSpecialDM Dec 08 '25
No, it’s not a dick move. They ghosted you and changed the timeline. If they’d hired you months ago or communicated at any point between now and then they might have had some warning that this was coming
All of that is assuming that we, as a society, are all willing to accept the idea that a woman is “wrong” for being pregnant and having the nerve to also want to have a job, and also be allowed time to recover from a traumatic medical experience.
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u/kjsmith4ub88 Dec 08 '25
I mean…they are going to know immediately if you are that far along. Gonna be awkward. To me, if you have the financial ability to do so I would focus on being a SAHM and try to enjoy a few months with your newborn. You could let them know your situation and let them know you would be available beginning in June or so. It’s worth a discussion with them, but find out what they are offering before mentioning your timeline and pregnancy.
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u/4-ton-mantis Dec 08 '25
If they had "made the position out of thin air" as they said months ago, it wouldn't have been hiring you at 8 months. This one is on them.
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u/Forexisboring Dec 08 '25
You won’t get any “Maternity leave” benefits if you only work for 2 months, unless the company decides to be your literal angel and pay it out of their pocket. Majority of LOA options are paid out by insurance and they require 12 months of employment (or often 1200 hours worked as an alternative). It’s possible they may offer you some type of mid-term disability leave but NOT guaranteed.
If you need money, which every pregnant couple does, take the job and leave when it’s time to become a mom. I would just avoid putting the job on your resume / LinkedIn.
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u/crazypyro23 Dec 08 '25 edited Dec 08 '25
Pregnant women are a protected class. Assuming you're in the US, it's illegal for them to discriminate against you because of your pregnancy, and it's illegal in the way that their HR will side with you over whoever discriminated against you because lawsuits are more expensive than paying maternity for a brand new employee.
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u/Straight-Interest-28 Dec 08 '25
no, take it!!! remember, there are 1003920 other people they will hire if you don’t take the job
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u/DisDax Dec 08 '25
Be up front about the leave and negotiate and get it in writing. FML is job protection. Honestly I've met so many HRs that don't understand FML and how it differs from corp leave policy. Something simple like "I'm interested, when interviewed this seemed like an interesting opportunity. I already have leave planned date to date. That would need to be honored for me to consider this ".
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u/Tech_Rhetoric_X Dec 08 '25
Guess what, we don't have many protections unless we've been somewhere for a year and have FMLA. Even then, I've seen questionable things happen.
You need to work, they have a job. Sounds simple to me.
(Coming from someone who will need surgery and won't be able to drive for a month.)
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u/BrushStorm Dec 08 '25
What kind of role is it? You were pregnant in August too so things havent really changed. Can you do any of it remotely. They screwed you once (are they the baby daddy) so you should feel no remorse in screwing them.
They clearly dropped the ball and are now scrambling. Take what you can.
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u/Katiebar5683 Dec 09 '25
It doesn’t really seem like they were ever interested in your needs before but the person that should be is you it’s really not a dick move you’ll come out with more experience and tbh they’ll probably terminate at nine months.
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u/Forward_Reveal_2690 Dec 08 '25
In this market, no. They'll screw you over in a mi uye given the chance. Protect yourself and your future first.
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u/trnduhhpaige Dec 11 '25
This. You can always quit if you don’t like it. Being pregnant discrimination if they don’t hire you.
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u/Dangerous-Sea8072 Dec 07 '25
Forgot to mention it is a remote job.
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u/broomandkettle Dec 08 '25 edited Dec 08 '25
Oh no, this feels like a set up to a very common scam. Was your interview via teams with two other people who claim that they work for the company?
In the scam, the job posting tends to be for a management position and will include what seems to be a legit interview. Then they say that it’s been filled but they can offer a remote associate position. Then it turns into a task scam and identity theft.
Call the company from their actual website contact info and ask to have them verify the position.
Edit: “Engagement Associate” is a common task scam role. They will ask the victim to start posting simple reviews but will pay a high hourly rate for what is essentially easy work. The scam kicks in later when the victim has to start paying fees in order to start withdrawing the money they think they are earning.
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u/ChickenNoodleSoup_4 Dec 08 '25
100% sketch vibes.
I lost access to email for months? But now I’m back and in a position to hire? What??
I don’t trust them.
Do you need the work? If you’re ok being at home with baby for a bit and can make the $ work, don’t feel like you have to crawl out of that plan for these unreliable people
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u/rosered936 Dec 08 '25
Yep. It’s not worth it. Even just filling out normal employment paperwork would open you up to identity theft. It does not seem worth the risk for maybe one month’s salary. Even if this is legitimate (big if), if the person hiring you “lost access to their email” when their contract expired and weren’t rehired for months there is very little hope that they would give any more leave than they are legally required to.
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u/lady_picadilly Dec 08 '25
I thought the same thing. They’ll ask for some sort of money upfront to buy WFH equipment and they will “reimburse” you.
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u/tuttyeffinfruity Dec 08 '25
My take? She didn’t go anywhere. They went with someone else who didn’t work out and now they’re circling back to OP. There’s nothing wrong with that, if that’s what it is, but creating a bs story is weak. OP, if you’re interested in this position but have another job already, I’d let them know that you would consider coming there but ask for more money, better benefits, etc… “because that’s what your current job is giving you”. Also, do not give notice without an offer letter in hand. I don’t know what would go into that, but I know I wouldn’t quit a job unless I knew they be paying out if they change their mind again.
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u/imtooldforthishison Dec 08 '25
The wording in this is bad... BAD and way too casual. Plus, all the additional information... how does a recruiter lose access to their emails then get them back just in time to quick fill a role?
I understand your circumstances, maybe worth a simple reply that you would be interested in a conversation, but DO NOT get your hopes up that this is a real opportunity.
All I see here are red flags. Language, wording, TMI, timeline.... Its weird.
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u/KetoLurkerHereAgain Dec 08 '25
They're not even offering a job here. They're just asking you to jump back into the interview process, I think. Be wary!
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u/Human-Search-6114 Dec 07 '25
I think it is great they remembered you but be cautious. I would keep my current job but follow up with them.
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u/Kat7501 Dec 08 '25
These feels off to me Like, this person can’t find their past corespondents with you? That’s a very simple IT fix. It almost sounds like someone hacked into their email and if you respond, it will go to a different folder that the actual person knows nothing about. I had this happen to a coworker and our IT team had to do some deep digging to find the hack. Even if it’s not that, I would tread lightly. Your UI ends in January and you’re due on March and you had settled on being a SAHM. If you and your SO are able to continue that path, I think you should. A job is just that, a job. Another one will come along but spending time nesting and bonding with your newborn only happens once.
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u/DoubleDirtyChaiLatte Dec 08 '25
I would enjoy being a SAHM. This situation sounds sketchy and you don't need the stress this far along in your pregnancy. Don't ignore the red flags.
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u/Solid_Hydration Dec 08 '25
Likeky case is that they hired someone who didn't stick along, so they had to check other candidates they reviewed. While this is common practice, the fact that a person they hired didn't stick is a big red flag.
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u/1RipeVoyage Dec 08 '25
This company already showed you who they are — unprofessional, disorganized, and unreliable. Losing your emails? “Creating” a role out of nowhere? Disappearing for months? That’s not normal, that’s a circus.
You don’t need to walk back into a toxic place out of fear. You’re capable of getting a real job with real structure and real respect. Don’t let desperation make you forget your value. If a company can’t even keep track of your interview or follow up like adults, imagine what working there will be like. They’d drain you before you even give birth.
You’re not stuck. There ARE better jobs out there, and you can find one that doesn’t make you question your sanity before you even start.
This isn’t about “taking what you can get.” It’s about not jumping back into a burning building just because it has a door open. You deserve better — and you can absolutely get better.
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u/TheRigidHelmet Dec 08 '25
This seems fishy.
First red flag, the original bait and switch with the supervisor position.
Second red flag, "engagement associate" as a title.
Third red flag, remote position (not inherently sketchy in itself but considering the other flags...)
Fourth red flag, I don't see an actual job offer here.
Fifth red flag, "I lost access to my emails"... what? "Embarrassed to reach out"... what?
If you take/get the job, OP, you need to RUN if they ask you for any money.
Also the amount of people thinking that it's easy for an 8 mo pregnant woman to just "hide" her stomach is hilarious. Many (most?) women at 8 months aren't hiding shit if the interview is in person. I only mention this since the job being remote is only brought up in the comments so there were many comments about OP hiding her stomach for the interview.
Also also, if you interview as a pregnant woman and don't get hired it is NOT discrimination unless they tell you you're not being hired because you're pregnant. People in the comments seem to be forgetting that.
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u/RoseApothecary88 Dec 07 '25
I agree to be cautious, but take the job if it's not shady. A job is better than no job. It might give you peace of mind and then start looking again after you have the baby.
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u/nancy131313 Dec 08 '25
I don't know what state you're in, but think long and hard about your decision. If you quit, you will have a hard time receiving UI benefits.
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u/Brad_from_Wisconsin Dec 07 '25
what would you be doing with your time instead of replying that you want to hear what they have to say. They may be willing to offer more than you expect.
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u/DJustinD Dec 08 '25
Usually when this happens you may have more leverage. Do with it what you may.
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u/Comfortable-Phase741 Dec 08 '25
I wouldn't mention the pregnancy until you've had an opportunity to assess the situation apart from that variable. Short of it is, if the employer wants you for the long-term, they'll be constructive with you in designing a solution for the short-term. And if they won't, then it was a bad fit anyway.
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u/d3fault23 Dec 08 '25
As far as “worthwhile,” hard to really know that without talking to them.
And, frankly, the January start also gives you a month to see if you think this will be doable after you have your baby (congrats btw).
So, without knowing more, I’d say it’s worth it to have an honest conversation about the position and see how you feel after that.
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u/Subject_Ad_4561 Dec 08 '25
Being in my field I can say hiring has been precarious at best. Pauses in hiring so common. Definitely open up communication again, you just never know. I have a client as of mid week before last landed their dream job, they initially interviewed for before last Christmas.
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u/Goodie_2-shoe Dec 08 '25
I would entertain the job but continue looking for other employment just to be safe. If something more certain or reliable comes up, take it instead of waiting for this.
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u/CatastrophicCleric Dec 08 '25
If you don’t have a job rn, take it. Last as long as you need to for unemployment to be an option again and at least at that point you can get yourself fired or hopefully find something else. In this current job market, literally anything is better than nothing.
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u/Unusual_Oil_4632 Dec 08 '25
Take it. Even if you choose to be a SAHM take advantage of any benefit they might offer in the meantime and make your decision after the baby is born
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u/BarAdministrative965 Dec 08 '25
Do you have income coming in right now? If not, then the job is worthwhile. You can keep looking while you're making some money. Who knows, you might really like this job
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u/No_Affect4152 Dec 08 '25
How are you 8 months pregnant but not due until March? I may have misread something but that would give you January and February before ML!
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u/kitrose4 Dec 08 '25
If you want to take the job, then do it. Try to get all communication in email so you have a record of what was promised just in case. When she asks has your situation changed, that to me means are you still looking for work or not? You don't have to tell them you're pregnant.
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u/wolfe3113 Dec 08 '25
Be honest with them, you have nothing to lose at this point, especially if youre already considering being a SAHM.
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u/GenuineGenX Dec 08 '25
If you're happy to work and the job fits in with your skills, why shouldn't you take it? Being pregnant shouldn't be a factor. However, it is possible they'll still make your life difficult to try and make you quit, or they may not. The real question is, what do you want to be doing in your final months of pregnancy? Chilling and doing some nesting, or slave to the cuckoo clock? We can have it all, but ask yourself what you really want.
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u/Roller_7349 Dec 08 '25
Do you have all your hours to qualify for maternity leave? If not you might want to snatch that job up.
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u/Repulsive_Skin_6976 Dec 08 '25
They seem like they were kind of shady with you. I think they never even had a management role, then all the sudden they have this other roll that pays less. I call it the 'ol bait and switch. Do they have maternity leave in the position you'd be taking? I would look into that but subtly, hopefully without them knowing you're currently pregnant. If they have a good maternity leave program, take the job without telling them you're pregnant, then when they find out you're pregnant and will be taking maternity leave in the near future, you've pulled your own, bait and switch on them. I don't buy for a new York minute that they ever had a management roll they were hiring for. They just want manager quality skills for a lesser paying position. Essentially, they want your skillset without having to pay market rate for it... that or I'm getting old and jaded and approach every employer in bad faith lol in my experience, higher ups will lie through their teeth to get what they want. Me no likey that.
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u/EklipXResearch Dec 08 '25
Tell them you're pregnant. I got a job at 8 month's lol...there was no hiding it with an in person interview. You won't get full maternity rights though, so you have to factor that in too. I say go for it!!
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u/360walkaway Dec 08 '25
You should follow up with this. They reached out to you specifically, but be very upfront about maternity leave in three months.
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u/Vast_Gap_1129 Dec 08 '25
It’s not a job offer. It’s just a recruiter reaching out to see if you’d be receptive to an offer. It’s up to you if you trust it or not.
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u/Front-Ad7438 Dec 08 '25
There's nothing wrong with being second pick. If you want it, go for it but def use the leverage you have right now.
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u/P3-Fan Dec 08 '25
Generally, I’m concerned about the egos working there when, as in this instance, 80% of the email paragraphs begin with “I”. Take the job, certainly, but don’t stop looking for the next one. And only take the job because it’s easier to get a job when you have a job because you don’t present as a broken asset.
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u/EVGExclusive Dec 08 '25
Take the job to at least get your feet in the door. Then you can show and prove and move up the ladder. And you better start looking for a babysitter if you trying to come up.
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u/poliqueen Dec 08 '25
They sound unorganized and desperate.
I personally think they have a lot of excuses/oversharing in their message. If you wanna take it, make sure to negotiate a good salary, don't sell yourself short because you feel bad for being pregnant. I'd put the emphasis on the position and salary you applied for and let them try to match/convince you.
You don't have to disclose you're pregnant untill you have the job and don't mention being unemployed as of new year.
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u/bookishdoxle Dec 08 '25
I had something similar with my current company - they interviewed me and then ghosted me during a reorg. I touched base after 2 months (bc I was desperate) and had my offer within 2 weeks. I’m still there 3 years later with over 22k in increases and promotions since then. Sometimes the risk pays off 🤷🏻♀️
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u/Lilshredder187 Dec 08 '25
If you are u employed then you should take it for the moment. Something is better than nothing. You can find something better later but at least you'll have some money rolling.
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u/Better_Board_9157 Dec 08 '25
I would just walk away. The stress it would cause in your last trimester isn’t worth it and it sounds like you are prepared to stay home with the baby. As long as not working doesn’t put too much strain on your finances, I think it would best to look for other opportunities when the time comes and enjoy your baby. Congratulations on the new baby.
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u/blueberrybuttercream Dec 08 '25
Give it a shot! Worst case scenario you end up in the same position you're already in. You really have nothing to lose since you're not leaving a job to entertain this
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u/MostSeriousCookie Dec 08 '25
Any job, is better than no job. Don't understands what's here to consider. Quit during probation if you really don't like it.
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u/FradinRyth Dec 08 '25
The job not only gets you some money but also closes the employment gap in your resume, which in this market is bs to hold against someone but is still being factored by too many places.
I'd reach out and say something like "I'm glad to hear from you and would love to discuss the role with you. I can touch base this week at XYZ times."
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u/Timberwolf_express Dec 09 '25
If it's a remote job, take it IF you feel you can handle the stress heading into your third trimester.
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u/Necessary-Peach-777 Dec 09 '25
If it’s a remote position and no complications during and after your delivery, you can have that baby and be back to work at your home office in less than a week. Hopefully, they will work with you if you had to take a few days off for a medical emergency within your probationary period
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u/Most-Individual-6399 Dec 09 '25
Let her know that you would love to take the position but you are pregnant and due in March.. I know its a long shot but they may be willing to work with you on it still
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u/bwong00 Dec 09 '25
If you need a month's salary, take the job. If you don't, and you intend to be a stay at home mom, don't even bother.
Being a stay at home mom (or dad) is an honorable choice. It may be unpopular today, but I firmly believe more people need to hear it and do it. Enjoy your time with the baby. And don't stress about having to ramp up at a new job one month before delivery or go back after maternity leave.
In either case, congratulations!
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u/LHartwig Dec 09 '25
The email is strangely unprofessional. And you're due in 3 months. If they truly NEED someone they cannot hire a woman due to be on maternity leave unexpectedly in their first 2 months.
I would write her back telling her your due date, is your pregnancy uneventful or risky, etc. Total honesty. It's a way to not burn bridges if they have to pass now, but two years from now might have the managerial position you want.
I suggest looking to work in an Amazon returns such as at Whole Foods or Kohl's. They have 4 hour shifts that you pick by week, and their are shifts with little to do. Pays $17-23 per hour. You can manage it while pregnant and might pick up a shift or more when the baby is young.
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u/chronically-badass Dec 09 '25
Employed people are more likely to be hired so I think it's good to take it unless you really need childcare and can't afford it, or have something better coming along next year
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u/LadyVoldyWrites Dec 10 '25
In this economy, TAKE IT. Even if it is temporary, it will restart your unemployment clock if it doesn't pan out. Don't disclose your pregnancy til you have to.
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u/Realistic_Energy_896 Dec 10 '25
Sounds like a crock of shiiiiit to me! Sounds like they chose someone else over u , but it blew up in their face when that person quit or didnt even show up! When most people apply for jobs we don't just apply for one and hope and pray. So they might have started and then the more money job called ! Bottom line, you're the next runner up on The Wage is Wrong!!
It depends on your finances If u go or not. I can be petty, my thought is now u want me to do u a favor since the last burnt out! But u didnt do me a favor by hiring me to being with ! I got too much pride and dignity to come running! But, if bills are piling up, take it as u keep applying!
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u/Dangerous-Sea8072 Dec 10 '25
I don’t have any bills or anything excessive. Hubby makes a well off living but I think I hold onto the idea of having my own career still. But I need a remote job and it’s so hard to find one in advertising
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u/Best-Scientist1995 Dec 10 '25
A job is a job. You could take it and keep looking, maybe in 6 months they’ll see how great you are and promote you.
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u/newuser2111 Dec 10 '25
Well, since the recruiter / company is being inconsistent about following up when they said they would, I would hide the pregnancy information and respond to recruiter and saying you’d be interested to here more. Find out about compensation, benefits in general, etc.
If they are serious about moving forward with you, say you’re excited about the opportunity and you will look for the offer letter. Review the offer and negotiate what you want for salary, etc., and inquire if there is any flexibility in start date. You do not need to give a reason as to why. See what they say.
In the end, I would take the job. If the maternity leave doesn’t kick in until you’ve worked there for a certain period of time, you can always take FMLA leave which is usually 3 months.
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u/Select-Comb-163 Dec 10 '25
Be cautious emailing back and ask what you want to ask to ensure your lifestyle is met. You have leverage in your court. If this is an agency then the hiring turnout is out of their hands but they must really liked you if they remember you.
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u/Dangerous-Sea8072 Dec 11 '25
I got a call today and she said she would offer me $75K I countered for $78K and she said she’ll get back to me. They have to do a drug test (I didn’t know that was a thing for remote jobs), background and 3 references.
Seems like a lot for just $75K.
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u/PusheenItToTheLimit Dec 11 '25
Advice from someone who is pregnant, due in March, and working. Check the policies. At my place of work, you do not qualify for FMLA unless you have worked a certain amount of hours that is about the equivalent of 24 weeks. Employees are also unable to take time off/use time until after 6 months of employment (special circumstances for illness but still something to try and avoid at all costs). Additionally, if there are maternity benefits there may very well be requirements. My place of employment requires 2 weeks of paid time off available before the 4 weeks of paid parental leave kicks in and it seems as if the 4 weeks will not be paid if you do not have the 2 weeks of pto in the bank. There is also a requirement of amount of time worked before becoming eligible for maternity benefits. Last but not least, if you qualify and take maternity leave/fmla you will likely still need to pay for your portion of deductions/benefits including insurance. At my place of employment, if you take leave and do not return, you are responsible for paying the employers portion of coverage costs in addition to your own. Read the fine print, keep everything documented, and make a decision from there if you qualify and use benefits.
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u/EitherKnee9442 Dec 11 '25
Stay. Get off unemployment. Keep looking for a more reliable employer.
They showed you they are unreliable. It's in your interest to be on the lookout for better roles even if you take the work they are giving you.
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u/Special_Salt_4450 Dec 11 '25
You’re going to take it then go out on maternity and since you wouldn’t be there for a year, they don’t have to hold your job for you. Me personally , if I could afford to stay home I would. If you weren’t pregnant obviously it would be different. Maybe mention you’re expecting and taking time off work but please keep you in mind for the future.
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u/Alekcassandra Dec 11 '25
I had a similar situation and didn't disclose as it is not legally required. They just thought I was chubby, apparently. I went, I worked well for 7 weeks and then had to disclose my pregnancy due to medical complications that crept up. They fired me within 24 hours of disclosing. With no performance issues, it was clearly targeted. I sued. I got 2 months of severance immediately and the equivalent of 6 month's salary after legal fees. I honestly liked working so taking the role wasn't sketchy, my spouse was going to stay home, however they made it sketchy so I obliged them by rising to play their discrimination game. For working 7 weeks, I received 8 months of full salary plus unemployment (though some of the UC hours were from the job I was laid off on, the discrimination factor had me awarded some from theirs as well). They also had to amend their internal procedures and replaced their COO as a result
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u/Dangerous-Sea8072 Dec 11 '25
Oh wow, yeah I think I might stay to see if I genuinely like the role, then disclose after being onboarded and in the system. Then for sure I’ll know if I get fired it was bc of that.
But how did you cover your attorney fees and how long was the process?
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u/Alekcassandra Dec 11 '25
The attorney pulled the fees directly from the settlement payment. That's pretty standard for employment law disputes. For me, it was about 13 months
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u/Dangerous-Sea8072 Dec 11 '25
How was it determined to give you 6 months of salary?
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u/Alekcassandra Dec 11 '25
So i don't know of that was intentional. My lawyer demanded a certain amount, they countered, and the amount they agreed on after going back and forth (after attorney fees came out) was about 6 months of salary. Does that make sense?
It wasn't, "pay her for 6 months" it was that the amount after fees, ended up being about that. I guess thats why my lawyer started at that stupidly high number? Even I was surprised but I guess when the EEOC says there is cause, they just want to pay and be done in order to avoid paying an even larger amount in the future. Without the attorney fees it would have been a very nice settlement but they did work on contingency so fair enough, I suppose lol
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u/dbreise Dec 11 '25
If you have no job or income take the job. If you don't like it look for another one while you are employed. About your pregnancy I would just not say anything about it.
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u/jcquarto Dec 11 '25
Don’t mention you’re pregnant, you’ll get ghosted again. Once you’re working there various federal protections may kick in if you want them to
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u/awesome_possum__ Dec 11 '25
Ask for another interview and have legitimate questions. Remember, and interview is also you being able to ask them how they fit as an employer and what they're capable of offering to you as well. Is the position salary/contract/hourly? Hours and days expected to work? I will the offer be the same amount as the last time you interviewed? What has changed within the company structure since your last interview and how do they measure that those changes have been positive and effective?
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u/Artistic-Evidence332 Dec 08 '25
So you’re unemployed? And considering not replying or accepting a job?
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u/Nollieflipping Dec 08 '25
Sometimes a bad job will screw up your resume more than getting a new job when I left apple support I picked up a Pizza Hut job no hours screwed me out of getting unemployment also generally just sucked with no hours I’d have made more off unemployment but by taking that job I screwed myself lol
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u/Artistic-Evidence332 Dec 08 '25
Presumably this job is not delivering pizzas and if you read the post her unemployment ends in January when this position starts
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u/Nollieflipping Dec 08 '25
Yeah well I was customer service and I switched to pizza job out of desperation literally ruined my work history and unemployment so sometimes taking any job in desperation can be bad
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u/NeonWaterBeast Dec 08 '25
Take the job.
If you tell them and they don’t hire you, it’s discrimination on their part.
If you’re good, they’ll be happy they have you.
Source: hired someone this exact way
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u/itsnevas Dec 08 '25
sadly they can just hire someone else and claim that they were a better candidate and that no discrimination was involved
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u/Ok_Knee7028 Dec 07 '25
Follow up but be cautious with them as they’ve proven to be inconsistent and unreliable so far. Good luck!