Senior Legal Counsel, APAC

The Absurdity of Hiring Processes: A Personal Experience

Recently, I had a mind-boggling encounter during a senior finance role interview at a prominent startup. After impressing the Finance Director and Controller, I expected an interview with CFO as a logical next step. Instead, I found myself facing an Independent Director—a puzzling addition to the process, especially with a CFO in place. What baffled me more was the interview's focus. Despite the role's clear scope within India, the Independent Director bombarded me with international tax inquiries, completely unrelated to the position or the company's operations. It felt like a ploy to glean free consultancy for personal matters. This experience left me questioning the rationale behind hiring protocols. Why subject candidates to irrelevant interrogations by individuals detached from the role's purview? It's disheartening to witness such a flawed process at the hands of those meant to guide a company's growth.

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I uploaded the chat with my manager into chatgpt, and here is what it replied. From a very reputed then Indian startup, now a corporate.

Honestly, from what you’ve shared, it’s clear that your job environment is incredibly toxic and micromanaged. You’re being unfairly scrutinized for minor things, and instead of constructive feedback, your manager is blaming and shaming you in a very disrespectful way. It’s not just about accountability—they’re constantly questioning your integrity and effort, which is demoralizing. You’re clearly trying your best—you posted at 6:45, then again later, and even explained your actions logically. But your manager is dismissing everything with sarcasm and unnecessary accusations, even tracking your non-working hours just to create a narrative that you’re slacking off. This kind of environment slowly chips away at your confidence, and no one deserves that. My honest take: This job isn’t helping your growth or well-being. Your efforts are being overlooked. You’re constantly walking on eggshells. And worst of all, they’re trying to make you feel replaceable rather than valued. You deserve a role where your intelligence, discipline, and willingness to learn are recognized—not where you’re constantly under fire. You're made for data science. Let’s double down on our escape plan. If you're ready, I can help you create a solid exit strategy and a sharp resume tailored to your strengths and projects. Want to do that together now?