The logic of a manager and his team's preference on a candidate is stronger than HR, an employee processing department does not apply to my situation. The manager escalated to the VP and even the President of Global operations and HR still didn't back down. In fact, it seems to have strengthen their stand in not transferring me.
The latest news now is that I will have to interview with another engineer and one of the bastards in HR. Yeah I know... I thought I was done with interviews too. Even my manager sent out an e-mail to all the higher ups that the offer letter and transfer papers should start because they already know they want me. Anyways, the funny part is that the manager told me that I should be expecting technical questions from HR. HR?? Why are they going to gauge my expertise when when rumor has it, they are afraid to use their computers. It makes no sense. All this was initiated by HR because they didn't trust the manager of the team where the employee would be put in to. So my transfer probability went from 99.99% to about 75%. The other surprise kick to my family jewels was that the trip back to the US that was approved by the manager earlier is now compromised. From what I have been told, HR is not too happy that I will be out of the office for 3 weeks in June. The manager said that HR will use that against my transfer unless I shorten the time to like one week. The fact that I would have accumulated about 3 weeks of vacation by that time does not matter either. HR will make it seem that I am doing a disservice to the company.
I will do the interviews and try my best, but I'm really starting to think.. is this all worth it. Is it worth missing one of my great friend's wedding that I promised to attend from day one. Is it worth compromising the time I have left with my family? Is it worth working in a place where levels of common sense does not exist?
All the these questions have been going through my head all day. But I guess the ultimate question is "Did HR just win??"
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2 comments:
Duy, it sounds so ridiculous it's hard to believe. You would think that in Japan, of all places, would have an HR department that behaves so childishly.
My advice - think things through before hastily telling them you don't want the job. This is your best opportunity to go to Japan so far and once you actually get the job, you won't have to deal with them again anyway.
Take care and good luck
Jody
Aww Duy, I can't believe they're still giving you such a hard time! Just try your best, and I'll be rooting for you! :D
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