I was recently offered a job with a company who has offices based in texas.
The offer was verbal, which I accepted. Comp, start date, discussion of duties and more all discussed at length with a formal offer to be sent to me the following day.
The job Ad I applied to had no reference to a vaccination requirement, nor was it mentioned during 4 separate Interviews for the role. (I even googled the company but no vaccine policy could be found) After my verbal acceptance, my to be manager mentioned I would need to bring my vaccine card on day one, which was the 1st time I was informed.
I'm now being told I essentially have two choices... take the job and get the vaccine, or tell them to shove it and not accept the job I have already accepted and want.
Any help, or advice would be hugely appreciated.
It's your call obviously, but it would have saved you a lot of time and effort to know the answer up front.
Companies do not, nor are they realistically able to communicate all of their requirements or policies during the interview. You as the interviewee should ask about things that are important to you.
The vax is a deal breaker for me, so that would be a question I would ask early on in the process.
With that said, you can't change the past anyway. My two cents would be that you will not want to work for this company, considering their stance on the jab.
I understand your view on due diligence, and yes I could have.
How many other things do companies mandate that are health related?? Only one I've seen is no smoking and they let you know immediately.... not like its not a huge topic governing our social climate for 2 years. Not the point its the principle 😊