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How can I explain that my last workplace was in a cult without seeming unprofessional? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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When I was working as an intern the company was into a group called PSI Seminars.

They are also into Tony Robbins.

When I didn't finish PSI Basic everything changed. I had no future there.

How can I explain to a future potential employer that my last employer was in a cult without looking unprofessional?

I highly think they are going to throw me under the bus if used as a reference.

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[โ€“] 69 points 11 months ago (3 children)

"it wasn't a good cultural fit, I'm looking for someone more dynamic/insert whatever you think the new company has"

"There weren't any growth opportunities, I didn't want to stagnate".

Something where instead of complaining about the other company, you show that you want to be a good employee and seek growth opportunities, yada yada

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  • [โ€“] 11 points 11 months ago

    The cultural fit in particular I like to use. This is often thrown around as a catch-all term by companies when they don't want to hire you for a bunch of bullshit reasons they don't want to disclose to you. It's only fair you weaponise too.

    Had to use it recently to reject an offer and to avoid saying: "the person who would be my manager seemed like a gigantic dickhead and I barely made it the hour without slamming my monitor against the wall". Although part of me wish I had said that.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 11 months ago

    I like your rendition the best; they could also add something about the internship.

    As I progressed through the internship, I realized it wasn't a good cultural fit for me. When it came time to run through their self-help boot camps, I found myself wanting to be part of something more grounded.

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