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“Trick” in Probation + Reduced Pay) r8 w5 M+ [% ?2 c' d% ?4 ~
This is where your suspicion is very valid:
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They offer $60K–$70K after probation, but only $40K during probation — and can fire you before probation ends.7 j+ I" Z4 E, u4 K; p
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This raises red flags:
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If they never intend to keep new hires past probation, and just want to pay less for 3 months of full work, that’s a bad faith employment practice.
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It could amount to constructive dismissal, misrepresentation, or fraudulent hiring, depending on intent and repeated pattern.
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If challenged, a court or tribunal may side with the employee if there's evidence the employer is abusing probation to get cheap labor and avoid legal obligations.8 l) y' b a1 t! q0 \
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Ask upfront:9 b5 _2 Q4 D. R
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“How many employees typically pass probation?”: `% Z% w/ Z g; T
- l$ j6 S, o- `1 d% w7 O P“Why is the probationary salary significantly lower?” H+ c' j Q8 x% }6 v' n' A
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Get everything in writing:8 V: c7 k/ N1 M7 K5 k3 l3 J
2 D; g% Y. p0 S" f+ R) D6 R& EEspecially promises of post-probation raises or bonuses.
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Check Glassdoor or Reddit:
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7 A2 ]5 M3 I8 uSee if other employees mention being let go before the probation ends.; @( d/ Z, j( w! h% S
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Several people seem to go through the same probation trap
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" {- [$ n5 \! C- q! U8 yThe employer seems vague or evasive |
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