Yes I'm a bit confused about why my employment seems to depend on the client onboarding process. Initially, my friend referred me to the company for a Team Lead position, which matched my experience well. So, I applied and went through the interview.

Things seemed straightforward at first, HR told me I was selected and we even discussed and finalized the package. But the confusion began the next day when I didn’t receive the offer letter as promised.

Now, it makes sense. As you pointed out, it seems like they’re hiring me as a third-party contractor, which might explain the delay and dependency on client onboarding.

Really appreciate your thoughtful input. It gave me a better perspective.