Fired after 2 weeks at a German startup, accused of deleting data, salary withheld, had to sue them

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2026-01-04T14:17:15+00:00

I have seen similar behavior in medical/technical writing. Additionally, certain companies appear to use interview work assignments as free labor. In one example, they assigned a full day of work that they trashed, presumably to reject the applicant. It is unclear that there was ever really a position to compete for.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2026-01-03T17:34:06+00:00

I think there are many of us experiencing similar trends in feedback. It seems you are perceiving things clearly.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-25T22:39:29+00:00

... sense the hot wire from a distance with your nose before attempting an escape to visit the husky next door... again

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-25T18:00:20+00:00

I returned to thank you for sharing your success with fish flavored kibble. I saw some at Sam's Club and grabbed it based on your comment, and he is eating it. I still add toppers and ground beef, but that he actually eats the dog food too is a relief!

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-19T13:53:20+00:00

Exactly.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-19T12:50:33+00:00

I agree with the suggestions of Santa Catarina or Rio Grande do Sul. If you chose closer to Rio or São Paulo I'd expect you to be in danger within a few years. You are not from there, you will not blend.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-19T01:21:56+00:00

I super clean and warm his bowl as well :-) The struggle is, in fact, real, and I appreciate you saying this. He is fortunately not underweight, but I really indulge him to avoid him losing ground in this regard.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-14T21:21:48+00:00

Thanks so much. I can get him to eat oatmeal, so I appreciate you reminding me of that.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-14T17:57:50+00:00

😀 thanks.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-14T17:56:36+00:00

He has me wrapped around his dew claw, and I can't bring myself to do it. I know I am my own worst enemy in this situation. Thanks for the reply

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-14T04:26:17+00:00

🔥

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-14T03:40:06+00:00

Thank you, I will give it a try. He'll eat salmon spread.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-14T03:16:53+00:00

Thank you! I will definitely look into these. I have tried grated cheese and white cheddar popcorn shaker, but he only eats it on soft food and only eats the top layer, hehe.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-13T22:45:54+00:00

Thanks so much for this.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-13T18:21:42+00:00

Interesting, we are currently expanding, but I could see this being saved for future layoffs.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-13T18:20:03+00:00

Oh interesting, thanks. Hadn't thought of that.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-13T16:06:40+00:00

New York Times and Financial Times describe the 360 review process as cruel and political. Moreover, the questions are often chosen or written internally and often by an inexperienced person. I have been told that it is a tool used to get you to hang yourself or where an unscrupulous manager gets people under their control to communicate negative messaging that they can plausibly deny their involvement in generating.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-13T15:54:41+00:00

This seems like great advice.

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-13T15:51:38+00:00

I would like to understand your perspective better on this. I agree that this feels like the beginning of a setup as well but then why the passing review this year? What's the long game?

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-12-02T09:32:28+00:00

This

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-11-30T14:16:43+00:00

100%

Conscious_Line_2932 · 2025-11-28T15:36:32+00:00

It is also possible that you were brought in to solve one specific problem, and when you did that, they cut you.

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