My Maltese job offer has been withdrawn

Last activity 19 December 2016 by Malta2014

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ScopasMember16 December 2016 09:46:16

Hi guys, I am seeking for your advice here as I recently moved to Malta under the promise (signed job offer) of a pretty decent job for which I quid from my previous one in the UK.

Things started to turn weird when they postponed the starting date but I thought that it may be because we are talking about a start up company and they could have some initial issues building up the business, but about a week ago I was finally called to the office, once there I received a brief 60 minutes introduction and I was sent home again.

Several days later the recruiter (a third party company) contacted both myself and a girl who was supposed to start with me in order to let us know that they finally changed their mind and we will not be part of the team (I need to emphasize here that we both passed our Skype interviews and the only contact in the flesh with them was sitting in their office for an hour watching the introduction, so we didn´t had the chance to do something wrong). Both ourselves and the recuitment agency have tried to obtain a detailed feedback, but with no luck as the lack of communication with them is total.

I have also contacted DIER about this, and the answer has been dissapointing, as they consider that because I had not yet commenced employment with the company, this means that there is no employment relationship and the provisions of the Employment & Industrial Relations Act do not apply, and my only option is seeking personal civil legal advice, which I guess would be quite expensive and right now I don´t even know if I will stay in Malta to follow the process.

Any advice would be most welcome.

Thanks.

pmichelazzoContributor16 December 2016 10:13:14

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First of all, I'm sorry for your situation. I had one on the same way some years ago and my enemies don't deserve something like this.

But, just in case, and to leave registered for others on the future, here is the problem:

"because we are talking about a start up"

After 25 years working with IT (I'm assuming that start up works on this field) I learned that 99.9% of these "companies" are just "grown children", believing they have the silver bullet to solve the world and they can be rich in few months, selling some shit that nobody need. Unfortunately I saw dozens of start ups on the same scenario in many different countries.

If you have some agreement, you can use the law against them but, the question is: how much time and money you will spend to nothing? If they loose, what they do? Pay you? Give your job back?

IMHO I think the best thing to do is: leave them but tell the story on the web. This can help others do avoid this "start up" and problems.

Again, I'm sorry for that. This is not "the Maltese behaviour". It's the "start up ecosystem" behaviour.

Peace!

chseychellContributor16 December 2016 10:31:01

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Dear Scopas,
I am sorry to read about your bitter experience.
Since you are still in Malta, even though you are not sure if you would stay, I would suggest you register as a jobseeker at JobsPlus, the national employment and training organisation.
Wishing you success.

ScopasMember16 December 2016 21:04:44

Thanks for you replies.

@pmichelazzo I have been talking with an EURES advisor this morning and he also believes that starting a legal battle would be a waste of time and resources even if I win, especially if I do it from overseas, so his help was more focused on finding another job.

@chseychell that is the same advice that I received this morning from the EURES advisor but, as I don't really have any reason to stay in Malta at the moment, I have decided to cut my expenses here, visit my family for Christmas, and try to find another job as a expat.

DorieusContributor16 December 2016 22:07:29

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Sorry to hear about your troubles, really hard going being let down like that.

ScopasMember17 December 2016 10:22:03

Hi @Dorieus , I hope to have a second chance here as I really want to move to Malta on a permanent basis, wish me luck.

And just for clarification, this company is not managed by Maltese people, so I haven't had any problem with the locals.

chseychellContributor19 December 2016 07:02:59

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I am sure you will eventually find what you are looking for. Just believe. And work for it.
In the meantime, registering as a job seeker won't cost you anything. If you decide to pack an leave, you just close your profile/account.
Wishing you all the best.

whams1133Member19 December 2016 17:30:17

AWWW!!! Sorry about the let down on the job offer. I am in my 50's and will tell you things happen the way they are suppose to. Move on, something better out there for you? I was laid off in oil/gas when Oil prices dropped, I was furious, but now in Malta walking the amazing mediterranean sea every day.
Sounds like you're young....trust me, it will be okay! And, the recruiter wanted the "placement" and/or "commission" so maybe a red flag with the start up??? I am just guessing!
Enjoy your family/holiday and come back rearing to go!!! Good luck, keep us updated:)

Malta2014Member19 December 2016 18:13:34

I hate the recruitment process in Malta, discrimination is rife

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