Hello All, Good Morning! I would like to place my query in the form of the following points:
- I recently received a call from my ex-employer asking if I would be interested in returning to work for them. I worked as an HR in this company for 3 years before leaving for family reasons.
- I was excited about this opportunity since this company is a great place to work, and I thoroughly enjoyed my previous tenure there. I resigned from the company 2 years ago.
- Everything was progressing smoothly regarding my rejoining, and I was eagerly awaiting official confirmation.
- My husband has been working in the same company (in a different department) for the past 6.5 years. We only got married after I had left this job.
- Everyone in the company, including the management, was aware that my husband also worked there, and there were no issues raised about it.
- Out of the blue, while I was anticipating a call regarding my job confirmation, I was informed by HR that they couldn't offer me employment due to my husband's employment in the same company (albeit in a different location).
Query Regarding Employment Decision
My query pertains to the fact that the company's management was aware of my husband's employment all along yet showed keen interest in hiring me. However, I was later informed that some senior members of the management felt it would not be appropriate. Ironically, the company currently employs a couple who met at work, got married, and now work together (the husband rejoined the company after their marriage).
I find it difficult to comprehend being denied an opportunity based on this reason. If it were related to my work or skills, I could accept it, but I struggle to understand this decision, especially considering that the company initially approached me and then backtracked.
I have come across discussions on whether spouses should be allowed to work in the same company after marriage, but my situation, I believe, presents a different angle.
Seniors, I would appreciate hearing your opinion or perspective on this matter.
- I recently received a call from my ex-employer asking if I would be interested in returning to work for them. I worked as an HR in this company for 3 years before leaving for family reasons.
- I was excited about this opportunity since this company is a great place to work, and I thoroughly enjoyed my previous tenure there. I resigned from the company 2 years ago.
- Everything was progressing smoothly regarding my rejoining, and I was eagerly awaiting official confirmation.
- My husband has been working in the same company (in a different department) for the past 6.5 years. We only got married after I had left this job.
- Everyone in the company, including the management, was aware that my husband also worked there, and there were no issues raised about it.
- Out of the blue, while I was anticipating a call regarding my job confirmation, I was informed by HR that they couldn't offer me employment due to my husband's employment in the same company (albeit in a different location).
Query Regarding Employment Decision
My query pertains to the fact that the company's management was aware of my husband's employment all along yet showed keen interest in hiring me. However, I was later informed that some senior members of the management felt it would not be appropriate. Ironically, the company currently employs a couple who met at work, got married, and now work together (the husband rejoined the company after their marriage).
I find it difficult to comprehend being denied an opportunity based on this reason. If it were related to my work or skills, I could accept it, but I struggle to understand this decision, especially considering that the company initially approached me and then backtracked.
I have come across discussions on whether spouses should be allowed to work in the same company after marriage, but my situation, I believe, presents a different angle.
Seniors, I would appreciate hearing your opinion or perspective on this matter.