Key Points
- Reddit user quit a job on the first day after noticing odd work hours and tasks.
- The company aimed to exploit workers by withholding pay after a month.
- The user discovered the company had only one client and set a $1500 monthly goal.
- Despite initial losses, the user found success in freelancing and building their skills.
- Other Reddit users shared similar experiences and called for stricter labor laws to prevent exploitation.
Looma News
A Reddit user shared their experience of quitting a digital marketing job on the first day, only to later realize it was a scam. The user, who started as a business development executive on October 7, was given the task of cold calling 500 numbers. The work hours were initially from 2 pm to 11 pm, but later changed to 7 pm to 4 am, which raised red flags.
At first, the user regretted quitting because they were looking for corporate experience and struggling to find stable work. However, a month later, the user got a call from their team leader, who congratulated them for quitting early. The leader revealed they hadn’t received their salary after their first month because they didn’t hit the $1500 target. This confirmed that the company’s goal was to make employees work for a month without pay, using tough conditions to force resignations.
The company only had one client, bringing in just $300, which made the business model unsustainable. The user reflected on their experience and although they lost money on rent and travel, they were glad to have left. It pushed them to focus on freelancing and developing their skills, and now they earn twice as much as the company offered.
Other Reddit users shared similar stories of being exploited at work, and many called for stronger labor laws to protect workers. The post also sparked discussions about the need to protect employees from scams and unfair practices in the workplace.
