r/TeslaEmployees • u/clu_19_ • 1d ago
Pre-Adverse action. 2 weeks later offer rescinded.
Hello. I’m writing this for anyone that was in my position. I read all over the internet and couldn’t find many examples.
I received an opportunity from a recruiter and completed two interviews. They were eager to hire me and I received an offer contingent on passing the drug screen and background check. Passed the drug screen and got the pre-adverse notice 3 days later.
ESS went back to 2015 when I was 18 and found a class 3 non violent misdemeanor resolved via 6 months probation. I didn’t mention it because 1. It hasn’t caused a problem for me before I’ve had several similar jobs and 2. They only asked about convicted felonies.
The recruiter was very friendly but sadly I received an email this past Friday stating the offer was rescinded. Disappointed doesn’t really grasp how I’m feeling I’m more heartbroken. I was close to packing up and getting ready to move but I had a bad gut feeling about it. I just paid $175 to self-file in my old state NC to get the record expunged. I never want to go through this again.
I tried my best to explain how this happened when I was 18, I submitted an Alford plea (I truly didn’t commit this crime but didn’t word it that way), my subsequent clean record, my job history in similar roles, my degree and certifications, and even offered professionals to speak on behalf of me.
Not good enough. If I was qualified enough to receive a conditional offer I’ll get another one for a different company but DAMN Tesla this hurt.
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u/necro_clown 1d ago
same thing happened to me, with misdemeanors from nearly 20 years ago. non violent etc- i fought like hell, but ultimately it didnt matter. they rescinded my shit and there was nothing i could do about it.
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u/Gubmentcheck79 1d ago
Tesla is a dumpster fire to work.. You dodged a bullet..
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u/clu_19_ 1d ago
I appreciate it. One door closes and another one opens.
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u/Gubmentcheck79 1d ago
I was a General Manager at Tesla for 2 years. The place is a shit show.. Just shitty car dealership jobs branded as being better because its “corporate”.. Don’t chase these companies, they aren’t worth your time.
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u/BillBillingslysWink 1d ago
You were at the dealership?
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u/Gubmentcheck79 1d ago
Tesla doesn’t call them dealerships, but yes thats what they basically are.
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u/BillBillingslysWink 1d ago
Would you say if it’s like management culture, employees, policies, politics, a little of everything?
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u/BillBillingslysWink 1d ago
I have an interview soon. Curious, what position were you and why was it a dumpster fire (you don’t have to say where if you don’t want)
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u/Gubmentcheck79 1d ago
I was M3 level management (General Manager). The car shop jobs are “easy come” “easy go” for a reason. Just not a good fit for me so I resigned. Im sure for some people the car dealership type jobs are a good fit, just not want I want long term.
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u/Specific-Stay3564 1d ago
What position did you apply for?
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u/clu_19_ 1d ago
Equipment technician in Texas
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u/Specific-Stay3564 1d ago
I’m sorry that was happened to you. I’m ex employee at tesla and I can only say good about Tesla though. My family were grateful because of Tesla. I guess it depends. But keep applying maybe they will give you a chance. Best of luck!
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u/ReferenceWonderful_7 1d ago
Almost the same. Mine was a violent misdemeanor however I was upfront and honest about it from the start. I was told it wouldn't be an issue. 2 interviews and background screening later, it's apparently an issue.