Just want some advices…
I got a job offer and was super excited to join the company, so I signed the contract without seeing the commencement date. When HR called me asking where I am on my first day, I was shocked as I told her in an email that I was only able to start in July and was not informed that my commencement date was pushed earlier.
She told me that she stated in the contract and I signed it. The only solution to this problem is to buyout my notice period as they need someone to start soon. So I told HR that I will buyout.
I managed to pay my ex company using my own money…but I would like to claim from my current new company. How should I approach her in this kind of situation? I understand that it’s mostly my fault for not reading the contract properly but the buyout payment is a lot.
I have asked my current HR twice in the email about claiming the buyout but I have not heard from her. What should I do now?
Here are what netizens think:
- You do not want to be seen making 2 mistakes, or you may end up jobless.
- Ask again and you will be left with no job and no claims. If i’m you, i’ll just suck it up and own it. Yes it might be a technique by the HR, but ultimately, your signature is on it. If i’m the HR, i’ll definitely terminate if you asked again.
- Own it, consider it your own expense. It’s your responsibility to be aware of whatever that is written that you are signing for. Be lucky that the current company needed people to start urgently and did not drop you immediately when you didn’t report on the first day. If I were you I’ll work doubly hard to create a good impression after this boo-boo. Best of luck.
- Honestly… a bit hard. Like u said, it’s ur own carelessness and u signed it. If wanna make a big fuss out of it, will not be good for u in ur new company, esp when u r so new. Just my personal opinion la.