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Originally Posted by oldbird
Once worked for them long time ago as a fresh grad, then left after several months. Have since worked on 2 other jobs for several years with other companies.
Recently applied for an opening and received a call from its HR. But only offering a contract position, with possible conversion option in future, not perm position. Reason given by HR was that I am considered a returning ex-employee, and HR policy forbids granting immediate perm position for an ex-employee, even with suitable industry experience.
Wondering if the so-called HR policy for returning ex-staff is real or is the HR trying to bluff me when it can't offer me a better deal. Anyone knows if such a thing exists in HR or just a bluff?
I feel that I should be hired based on my merits and suitability for current position. If I'm suitable for the position that HR is willing to call me up for interview, yet still want to penalize me for having worked for them before? Really sending mixed signals about wanting to hire me.
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The policy is true. My previous division had a few returning employees who were formerly perm were rehired as contract (outsourced) employee. Whether will go perm or not depends on headcount and whether the big boss likes you or not.
In general, the time to convert to perm takes 3 to 4 years if your big boss (not your supervisor) is happy with your performance. Other "average" staff will take anywhere between 5 to 8 years for a promotion.
If you are aiming to go far and high in your career, my advise is to stay clear of ST, unless your position is at least a M3 or M4. Then every restructuring you are likely to take on more portfolio and likely a promotion to follow.
I regretted not leaving ST earlier by hoping to convert to perm staff. End up my old division promotes by favouritism such that only a particular group of engineers under a PM gets promotion.
Final decision is still up to you.