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24. Don't
get fired Day #1.
The company gave you a great offer, a fine title and a corner office with a window. What's
not to like? Get ready to gag.
On Day #1 on the job:
- You may be required to produce a pay stub from your last job. Rather not? That might be
grounds for automatic termination.
- You may be required to sign a very restrictive non-compete agreement. Rather not? Empty
your desk.
- Your employment may be subject to a urinalysis. Rather not "give"? You must be
hiding something. Bye.
- The employee manual, which lots of companies won't show you until your first day, may
require you to turn over all your sales accounts (that you brought with you) to another
sales rep. Rather not? See ya later.
Your written job offer didn't mention any of this? Too bad.
You didn't ask.
So, next time, ask.
- Is there a non-compete agreement?
- Is urinalysis, lie detector, psychological testing or any other kind of test
required upon hire?
- Must you deliver a pay stub?
- Get a copy of the employee manual in advance and study it; it will rule your
life.
- Likewise, get a copy of the complete insurance and benefits package and
schedule time to ask questions before you accept the offer. If you don't, you may be very
surprised later. Many companies consider these documents "confidential" and will
not release them to you until you're aboard. Is that a company you want to work for?
Whether you realize it now or too late, all this is part of that great offer. Don't get
fired Day #1.
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