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 If you been offered job directly by business owner, would u feel the pressure?

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TShoonanoo
post Nov 7 2023, 05:27 PM, updated 3y ago

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Recently I been called up for an interview.

I am to takeover the position vacated by the founder of the company, as he wants to focus on operation.

He is also the owner of the company.

Would you think there is a sky high expectations from this person?

Some more, cannot fool around, because this is not just a boss, this is the boss, who also owns the company.

Co revenue = 400m/year (estimated) no of staffs: 1000.

Position: confidential (don't want to give away too much info)

This post has been edited by hoonanoo: Nov 7 2023, 05:28 PM
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post Nov 7 2023, 09:41 PM

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QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ Nov 7 2023, 05:40 PM)
What is ur position now?

Say if current position not even a manyzer and someone offering u CEO post u better beware treated as scapegoat later.

If everything sounds legit im sure that person thinks u are capable so go for it.
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the co is well known in local spheres.

and it is a subsidiary of a well known listed co.

This post has been edited by hoonanoo: Nov 7 2023, 09:41 PM
TShoonanoo
post Nov 8 2023, 04:29 PM

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QUOTE(hksgmy @ Nov 8 2023, 11:09 AM)
Does this mean you won't be moving to Australia anytime soon?
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no lah.

can't afford to do it.

I be lucky to get a bangla job if I migrate there.

but getting a bangla job won't pay the bills there either.
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post Nov 8 2023, 04:31 PM

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QUOTE(BS8110 @ Nov 8 2023, 10:11 AM)
In short, yes. Expectation is high.

Some more the person is founder & owner. It is expected the new person shall bring the company to a new height.
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I used to be able to do it when I was single

now with family in tow, I can't work late nights.

i want to spend time with my family.

i afraid this new boss will make me work late nights.

imagine boss = founder = owner = connected to head office big boss (father) = know in and out of my job

very powerful. HR also will follow every word he says

sweat man.

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post Nov 8 2023, 04:47 PM

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QUOTE(hksgmy @ Nov 8 2023, 04:39 PM)
Then, will you try to renew your PR when it expires? Seems like such a waste bro...
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expired 10 years ago.

If I renew, Australia wants me to go there right away and don't return in 5 years.

my savings will burn faster than I cook fried chicken since ringgit depreciates so fast.

I think its difficult for an average earner like me to find jobs there.

I don't have any special skills that differentiate me from their average professional work force


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post Nov 8 2023, 05:11 PM

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QUOTE(hksgmy @ Nov 8 2023, 05:01 PM)
Oh I see. Thanks for clarifying. Good luck with the new job bro!
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thanks just checking out the market.

would be nice if it was during the 2000s, that time migration was a piece of cake.
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post Nov 9 2023, 02:15 PM

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Nov 9 2023, 02:01 PM)
It's an interview or position had been offered to you?

There's no need to glorify the boss. Even if he's head of Fortune 500 company or has 5,000 staffs under his belt, he's still just another human being that needs to eat, sleep and rest. Take away someone's money, title and fame - where does that leave him?

His achievement is great, but personally whether someone impresses me it would be his/ her capability of a far vision, to mentor, lead, groom his subordinates.

IF you had been offered the position, ask yourself the ultimate question of whether you'll do anything to stay on the job (ie. fast pace learning, capability to catch up etc). 
I think you misunderstood her context.

Big companies have secrets. Even bigger companies have bigger secrets. So she meant that if you're someone NOT from the industry/ background, nor remotely qualified for the job but was offered this silver platter all of a sudden, just be careful that it might not be what it seems. Don't assume only unknown/ small companies do the dodgy stuffs by the way. Well known or not isn't the issue here.

View this offer through a neutral lens and see if its reasonable for them to hire you with your background and experience. If something feels off, don't ignore the red flags. Just saying.
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Of course, I wll see it through a neutral lens la.

I am not saying that this is an excellent offer and it would be a dream job come true. This job is rife with a lot of mine fields. I like the work exposure. But I can predict long hours. I also see a number of key positions that are vacant. I wonder what happened ?

The biggest mine field is working for boss-owner. Again I am not saying he is God or what or someone great. Just that he can impose a lot of pressure or punish wantonly if he wants to. Because he has full control of legal and HR, and everyone has to abide by him. So if due to bad luck ended up working for a demanding boss, or if he could be a cruel boss, then habislah aku.



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