Newly Employed Redditor Quit On The Spot After The Remote Job They Applied To Turned Out To Be False Advertisement
"Also, most people consider lying to be morally wrong."
A remote job posting sounded like a straightforward way to get back to work, until one Redditor realized the listing did not match the actual position at all.
In this story, the applicant had already taken the job and was trying to settle in when the truth about the role started to come out. What followed was a messy mix of misleading advertising, workplace pressure, and a fast decision to walk away.
By the time HR got involved, the situation had already gone off the rails.
This is how the incident started
meghanerdOP texted her co-worker with a request
meghanerdWhich confused the co-worker
meghanerd
That is where the confusion really started.
OP responded, and when their co-worker explained, that's how things were revealed
meghanerd
OP clarified the job description she applied to, but they were going through loopholes and blaming it on OP
meghanerd
But OP wasn't afraid to take the issue to HR after the co-worker mildly threatened her
meghanerd
That was the last straw.
It was the last straw, and OP quit on the spot
meghanerd
Then they provided reasonable details for why they could quit, like they wanted to
meghanerd
Shady employers like these try all kinds of tricks to lure applicants in
phulton
They include keywords in their ads to prioritize searches, knowing that people are mostly looking for remote jobs now
ragnarokda
Some employers reveal their lies after you’ve bent over backward to qualify for the job, and they show no remorse for it
matbea78
They don’t even consider how much it affects everyone’s resources, hoping that someone will take the bait
Whynotchaos
This commenter says the bait-and-switch is getting old.
It also echoes the friend who lied about losing her job and begged for money.
A Redditor pointed out the absurdity of some job ads
YayPepsi
A continuation of the comment
YayPepsi
Unfortunately, since there is not much policing for those who post, it takes up the time of those who want them gone so they wouldn’t bait others
flyleafet9
Some even do it out of annoyance, but it’s still appreciated by others
LunarSanctum123
Well, they really contradict this since they technically said ‘remote job’
YayPepsi
It’s a give-and-take since they expect applicants to be honest and upfront too
TropicLush
Instead, they do the worst thing they can in an already difficult time
murse_joe
Another commenter keeps it blunt.
There’s a reason why people are better off working from home, and if they are doing their job, it wouldn’t matter where they are at this point
Thoughtulism
They can’t personally micromanage, and that’s taking away the fun in their day
MrKGrey
They are also afraid of becoming irrelevant; instead of finding new ways to be a great company resource, they resort to being rude
TellMeGetOffReddit
Redditors share ridiculous stories about employers wanting them to be in the office despite having no difference in how they accomplish work from home
Vlafir
It’s shedding light on many discrepancies in the way people have viewed the workforce
loadnurmom
Continuation of the comment
loadnurmom
In the end, if companies still want honest applicants to actually stay, then the honesty should start with them
EmmyNoetherRing
There are a lot of horrible employer stories, but this one started way before OP was employed, with their vagueness in their ad. The fact that many Redditors have experienced moments like this and are still getting baited and screwed over is a bitter pill to swallow.
Do you think companies that put out false advertisements should be held accountable? You can share your thoughts in the comments.
Some job ads really do say one thing and mean another.
Wondering where to draw the line, read what this fired employee refused to risk for their coworker-friend.
