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I'd suggest that the reason most people don't leave sooner is not because it's scary but because the barrier to switch (finding, vetting, interviewing) is high.
by v1l 5y ago
I'd suggest that the reason most people don't leave sooner is not because it's scary but because the barrier to switch (finding, vetting, interviewing) is high. Just the thought of expending that effort is enough to discourage most and stay put.
- v1l 5y agofwiw, I don't know why contract-to-hire isn't a bigger thing. It's the most risk free way for both sides to test the waters.
- jlokier 5y agoIn the context of the GP about basic Maslow needs and fears about housing and healthcare, contract-to-hire as an alternative to interviewing is not risk free for an employee who needs a steady income and isn't confident they will find another good opportunity quickly if they need to. Interviewing has risks of course, but with interviewing a person can usually continue their current job and only quit when they have a better offer. With contract-to-hire they have to quit their current job first, then have high uncertainty about whether they have a new long term job or a short contract leading to nothing..
- v1l 5y agoI'm actually suggesting something where teams work with someone for 20h/week (so part time) for say a couple of weeks and based on that make an offer. No one has to quit their job then. But to big of a behavior change for companies to do this I guess.