Some of you may have been hearing stories about unusual requests from interns prior to starting their training. Just recently, a Malaysian employer shared an e-mail that she received from a student, who similarly had a list of bizarre request.
In a post that has since been deleted, the student stated in the e-mail that she is only participating in the training if the company pays her an allowance of RM2,500 monthly. Not only that but here’s a list of requests that the student had in mind.
- Breakfast and lunch covered, and dinner if OT.
- A laptop or desktop, so she doesn’t have to bring hers.
- A week of leave for CNY 2024 so she could spend time with family & BF
Remember the good old times when we rack our brains to come up with a polite e-mail to avoid upsetting the potential employers?
The employer stated that she didn’t know if it was a joke or if the student meant every word she said, but action has been taken.
“I’ve contacted your university and told them everything. I wish you best of luck for your future.”
As an adult entering into the working world, do we really still have to emphasise on manners while speaking to employers? One might even wonder if this e-mail is a hoax.
“Her e-mail was hacked”
In an FB post last night (November 23), the employer shared an update about the matter, and said the university has since responded to her.
According to the management of the university, the student’s e-mail was hacked, and the e-mail was not only sent to one company.
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“The student denied sending the e-mail. Her teacher also believed that her e-mail was hacked.”
The teacher explained that students are required to use their university e-mail for official matters, and not through personal e-mail.
“I believe there is no need for everyone to attack the student personally since the matter has been resolved,” the employer said on her post.
Regardless, this shall serve as a reminder to all potential employees out there to be polite and mindful when communicating with your potential employers.
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