Stuck in a Misleading Job Role at a Fortune 500 Company: How Can My Friend Navigate This?

Dear all respected senior members,

There is one serious issue with one of my friends. He has been employed with one of the top-ranking Fortune 500 companies. He joined the organization based on the experience he had earlier and his interest, six months ago. However, upon joining, he discovered that there was no such opening; instead, there was some other low-profile requirement that he was indirectly forced to undertake, which he had initially declined before being hired. Now, he finds himself in a situation he is not keen on, but he feels stuck as he is married and this assignment demands his attention 24/7.

The problem he faces is that he has completed six months in the same organization, yet they are not confirming his position and providing vague responses. It is quite ambiguous.

I kindly request your suggestions on how he can navigate this challenging situation, especially considering that changing jobs in the current market is not easy.

Regards,
Vyakhya

It is the responsibility of the candidate to inquire into the details of the organization where he has been directed to join well before he accepts the offer. It may happen that in order to get good stuff, the recruiting team may air a lot of promises but not in literature. When you join, you come to know that you have been cheated. Certainly, you can go against the company for cheating but only if your offer/appointment order says something different and only when you have proof to say that you were offered something high rather than actually being given.

Under such circumstances, the employee can find some other opportunity and leave the company with a clear remark that the management has not shown justice towards him by offering a job and placing in a low-profile job. Confirmation of the job is a different matter. The employer can extend it if he finds that the performance of the employee is not up to his expectations. We, the employees, cannot say that I am perfect and I am doing my work to the entire satisfaction of the management and, therefore, I should be confirmed and or appraised very well. Better find a job which will give more exposure than the present.

Regards,

Madhu.T.K

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your reply. I agree that as a last resort, an employee can start looking for a new job. However, there is no assurance that the next job will be suitable. The employer may take advantage of the situation, knowing the candidate may not want to change organizations frequently, which is a common issue nowadays.

It's like being presented with an HR profile before joining but being assigned all administrative tasks later on. What's the value in that scenario, and how can we address such situations?

I look forward to your feedback on this matter.

Thanks & Regards,
Vyakhya

I have seen this kind of incidence many times. It has happened to me also. The only option I can see is to change your job. I know it's not easy to change jobs in such a market condition, but at least he can give it a try. You cannot trust and be sure if the company is a Fortune 500 company. If you speak to HR or any senior management, they will give some diplomatic answer which will not solve your purpose.