No Solidarity from oxfam SOlidarity - Administrative Oxfam Employee Review

1.0
May 1, 2020
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Pros

None whatsoever. There was only a negative experience

Cons

Communication was difficult as phones went unanswered, emails go unanswered for weeks, I need to chase them for any response whatsoever. I was not informed that on the day of intyerview, a test would be organized as well. It impacted greatly on my personal schedule for that day. I was offered a job, so i made arrangemlents - quit my previous job, moved to a different country with my partner. The Thursday before my expected start, I received a call to RETRACT the job offer..... The excuse was that they were sorry, but couldn't afford it.... I find it ghross misconduct that a charity that has solidarity in the name puts monetary achievements before people that were promised jobs.

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