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Anonymous

loc-IN

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I prepared a checklist to PROTECT myself from making stupid decisions and fall into traps while searching for job. The best protection is prevention. Unemployment is a disease and employers take advantage of the corrupting nature of it and exploit desperate job seekers. I used ChatGPT for help but I put some thought into it, and also some personal traumatic experiences. Give suggestions to remove or improve it. Am I missing any more important warnings signs that I should look out for? CHECKLIST [ ] Job description is vague, unclear, or filled with excessive corporate jargon [ ] Job description appears AI-generated or “quirky” and subtly normalizes multitasking, overtime, or hustle [ ] One role combines multiple responsibilities that should normally be separate roles [ ] Customer-facing or client-facing role without clear boundaries or support [ ] Commute is greater than 15 km from home [ ] Salary appears unreasonable (less than 3 LPA including PF and benefits) [ ] Salary is not disclosed in the job advertisement [ ] Company does not have a proper website or consistent digital presence [ ] Company branding, logo, or website content appears cheaply made or AI-generated [ ] Photos of office or team online look staged, inconsistent, or suspicious [ ] Street view shows a rented apartment, house, or unclear commercial setup [ ] Company exists but has repeated negative reviews mentioning toxicity, exploitation, or scams [ ] Company appears to be a consultancy or third party pretending to be a direct employer [ ] Money asked at any stage [ ] Recruiter communicates only via chat or WhatsApp and avoids calls or official email [ ] Recruiter’s tone on calls feels dismissive, rushed, or disrespectful [ ] You feel instinctively anxious, scared, or pressured after calls [ ] Pressure to act immediately without time to think [ ] Interview keeps getting postponed or rescheduled repeatedly [ ] You receive a call long after applying (weeks or a month later) without explanation [ ] Asked for personal information such as Aadhaar, bank details, or family details at any point unnecessarily [ ] Interviewer makes you wait for more than 30 minutes to signal importance or control [ ] Interview focuses more on obedience, availability, or sacrifice than skills [ ] Interviewer is rude, condescending, or uses fear or urgency [ ] Responsibilities mentioned in interview exceed what was written in the job description [ ] Role scope increases gradually during the interview conversation [ ] Interview normalizes long hours, weekend work, or constant availability [ ] Interview promotes a “we are a family” culture [ ] Interview feels chaotic, unstructured, or disrespectful of your time [ ] You leave the interview feeling uneasy, unsafe, or emotionally drained [ ] Notice period is more than 3 months [ ] One-year bond or longer with penalties [ ] Six-day work week including weekends [ ] Position is labeled “trainee” but expectations match a full-time role [ ] Stipend or salary is unclear or does not align with workload [ ] Company uses stipend instead of salary to avoid full-time benefits [ ] Full-time benefits (PF, leave, insurance) are missing or vague [ ] No written offer letter provided [ ] Salary, bond, role, or benefits are communicated only orally [ ] Pressure to join or sign documents immediately during or before interview [ ] Asked for original documents or sensitive personal data before offer letter

Anonymous

GJ

>>168 you may find this helpful https://idiallo.com/blog/just-get-another-job

Anonymous

loc-IN

>>181 I read this... but I didn't get it sirs. You mean the leap of faith part?

Anonymous

ARYA

>>168 This is actually a very good list anon. Any of this stuff makes it a red flag and you should leave at the first chance you get.