Hi,
I received an offer letter from a so-called company. In the offer letter, they mentioned that I should pay 1.5 lakh if I don't join the company after accepting the offer letter. I accepted the offer letter but did not join the company. Now, they are asking me to pay the sum, or they will send a legal notice within 48 hours. What should I do? Should I pay the money?
Thanks
From India, Bengaluru
I received an offer letter from a so-called company. In the offer letter, they mentioned that I should pay 1.5 lakh if I don't join the company after accepting the offer letter. I accepted the offer letter but did not join the company. Now, they are asking me to pay the sum, or they will send a legal notice within 48 hours. What should I do? Should I pay the money?
Thanks
From India, Bengaluru
Will they really send me legal notice ? Should I wait for notice? or Do I need to pay before I get notice ? Please help me out of this.
From India, Bengaluru
From India, Bengaluru
"I got an offer from a so-called company. Did you apply for any jobs, attend interviews, etc.? What is the meaning of a so-called company? What position did you apply for or get selected for? The information is incomplete to provide an answer."
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Hi, I had attended the interview over telephone. Later they had released me the offer letter. Thanks
From India, Bengaluru
From India, Bengaluru
Dear member,
You mention that you received an offer from the "so-called" company. Do you understand the meaning of the phrase "so-called"? The meaning of this phrase is "doubtful or suspect." Therefore, the question arises: when did you become aware of the company's questionable activities?
In your post, you mentioned that the company included a clause regarding reneging on the commitment to join, which involved a payment of Rs 1.5 Lakh if you failed to join the company. The question that arises is how the offer letter was issued and how you accepted it. Were you provided with a hard copy, and when accepting it, did you also provide acknowledgment on the hard copy?
Any further advice would depend on the questions raised in the second paragraph.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
You mention that you received an offer from the "so-called" company. Do you understand the meaning of the phrase "so-called"? The meaning of this phrase is "doubtful or suspect." Therefore, the question arises: when did you become aware of the company's questionable activities?
In your post, you mentioned that the company included a clause regarding reneging on the commitment to join, which involved a payment of Rs 1.5 Lakh if you failed to join the company. The question that arises is how the offer letter was issued and how you accepted it. Were you provided with a hard copy, and when accepting it, did you also provide acknowledgment on the hard copy?
Any further advice would depend on the questions raised in the second paragraph.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
Hello Sir,
I apologize for incorrectly using the term "so-called."
They sent me the offer letter via email. I printed it out, signed it, and then sent it back via email. Please let me know if you require any further information.
From India, Bengaluru
I apologize for incorrectly using the term "so-called."
They sent me the offer letter via email. I printed it out, signed it, and then sent it back via email. Please let me know if you require any further information.
From India, Bengaluru
Hi,
You mentioned that you only had a telephone interview and then received the offer letter via email. I suggest verifying the legitimacy of the company from which you received the offer. It is highly irregular for a company to ask for money if you decide not to accept a job after already accepting the offer letter.
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Regards, Sairam Bandi
Email: sai@kredily.com
From India, Bengaluru
You mentioned that you only had a telephone interview and then received the offer letter via email. I suggest verifying the legitimacy of the company from which you received the offer. It is highly irregular for a company to ask for money if you decide not to accept a job after already accepting the offer letter.
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Regards, Sairam Bandi
Email: sai@kredily.com
From India, Bengaluru
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