Hello,
I work for one of the largest business conglomerates in India, although technically, I am on the payroll of one of the group companies.
Recently, I received an offer from a Big 4 consulting firm. Before attending the interview, I sought clarification about a non-hire clause from the CFO of my group company, who assured me there was no conflict. The Big 4 consulting firm also contacted him for clarification, and he verbally confirmed to them that they would waive any potential non-hire clause. Based on this discussion, I resigned from my job.
However, the business conglomerate learned about my offer and contacted the consulting firm, informing them that they could not hire me. Consequently, the consulting firm has now requested a no-objection letter from me (which was not mentioned in their offer letter). While the CEO and CFO of my group company believe there is no conflict and are willing to have me join, they cannot provide the no-objection letter as the objection comes from their superiors.
As a result, I am currently unemployed since the consulting firm is unwilling to let me join without the letter, and the business conglomerate is standing firm on their decision.
Please advise me on the available courses of action.
Regards,
From India, Mumbai
I work for one of the largest business conglomerates in India, although technically, I am on the payroll of one of the group companies.
Recently, I received an offer from a Big 4 consulting firm. Before attending the interview, I sought clarification about a non-hire clause from the CFO of my group company, who assured me there was no conflict. The Big 4 consulting firm also contacted him for clarification, and he verbally confirmed to them that they would waive any potential non-hire clause. Based on this discussion, I resigned from my job.
However, the business conglomerate learned about my offer and contacted the consulting firm, informing them that they could not hire me. Consequently, the consulting firm has now requested a no-objection letter from me (which was not mentioned in their offer letter). While the CEO and CFO of my group company believe there is no conflict and are willing to have me join, they cannot provide the no-objection letter as the objection comes from their superiors.
As a result, I am currently unemployed since the consulting firm is unwilling to let me join without the letter, and the business conglomerate is standing firm on their decision.
Please advise me on the available courses of action.
Regards,
From India, Mumbai
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