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The last paragraph suggests that it is ideal to fire within the first two weeks or even the first day. I understand the importance of culture in a startup, but
by typpo 13y ago
The last paragraph suggests that it is ideal to fire within the first two weeks or even the first day. I understand the importance of culture in a startup, but I'd be wary of a company that fires in such a short timespan. This may maximize efficiency, but hurts people who relocate families, give up other opportunities, etc. I don't see how an employee could pass interviews but be such a terrible fit that you'd fire on day one. It suggests that there is something wrong with the hiring process or the culture of the company.
- outside1234 13y agoExactly. I don't know why more companies don't do moonlighting to confirm that the person is a cultural fit first.
- aetherson 13y agoWell, probably because it doesn't work. In our experience, the overwhelming majority of potential employees either have jobs already (and so don't have time to work on contact for you while you determine fit), are getting a job soon (and understandably don't want to turn down a full time position so they can contact for you and maybe get a job later (or not)), or just are offended that you won't commit to them and wasn't too try before you buy (which may be silly, but I admit I felt exactly that way when someone wanted me to do contract to hire).
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