I was working for an organization in Sri Lanka. Recently, I went to an interview with a multinational company based in the USA, but the Sri Lankan operations are managed from India. In the interview, they didn't mention anything regarding a contract job; they mentioned that I could pursue a great career, which I'm looking for. Their advertisement didn't say anything about it either. So, it seemed like a normal, permanent post (actually, that's why I applied).
Two to three days later, an HR personnel asked me to come for a test to check my IT skills. Suddenly, on a Saturday, the same HR personnel asked me to come for an induction on 31st March 2014. I went, thinking at least on that day I would get the offer letter. However, the HR personnel said that after the induction, the offer letter is being processed in India, and it takes time. They asked me to start work from 1st April 2014. I was surprised by the approach of a well-known MNC.
As I needed at least one week to resign from my previous place, I said it would be a dream only. Anyway, she was flexible with that. Days passed, and I didn't get the offer letter. But the management from the new company called and insisted that I should join by the 8th. So, after having a detailed discussion on salary, work times, etc., with their Head of Sri Lankan operations, I resigned from my previous place. I didn't ask about any contract job as I was sure it was a permanent one; he also didn't mention it and said it's a job with normal company terms, so there was no harm in accepting that. Finally, I went to their workplace from the 8th and met the management (top to bottom). Finally, the HR lady said, "At last, I received your appointment letter, and I will scan and mail it to you."
The real drama was there! Please help.
"We are pleased to offer you a fixed-term contract with............. Ltd., for a period of one year on the terms and conditions as per attached and as follows."
"This contract will cease to be effective from 8th April 2015."
WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Please help me ASAP; I have seven years of experience (never been on a contract-type job). I feel they took me for a ride, though I trusted them. My email id: [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]
Two to three days later, an HR personnel asked me to come for a test to check my IT skills. Suddenly, on a Saturday, the same HR personnel asked me to come for an induction on 31st March 2014. I went, thinking at least on that day I would get the offer letter. However, the HR personnel said that after the induction, the offer letter is being processed in India, and it takes time. They asked me to start work from 1st April 2014. I was surprised by the approach of a well-known MNC.
As I needed at least one week to resign from my previous place, I said it would be a dream only. Anyway, she was flexible with that. Days passed, and I didn't get the offer letter. But the management from the new company called and insisted that I should join by the 8th. So, after having a detailed discussion on salary, work times, etc., with their Head of Sri Lankan operations, I resigned from my previous place. I didn't ask about any contract job as I was sure it was a permanent one; he also didn't mention it and said it's a job with normal company terms, so there was no harm in accepting that. Finally, I went to their workplace from the 8th and met the management (top to bottom). Finally, the HR lady said, "At last, I received your appointment letter, and I will scan and mail it to you."
The real drama was there! Please help.
"We are pleased to offer you a fixed-term contract with............. Ltd., for a period of one year on the terms and conditions as per attached and as follows."
"This contract will cease to be effective from 8th April 2015."
WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Please help me ASAP; I have seven years of experience (never been on a contract-type job). I feel they took me for a ride, though I trusted them. My email id: [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]