Elephants remember: companies using "block lists" to not rehire some employees

7 points by supernova87a 3 months ago | 6 comments
  • bigfatkitten 3 months ago
    Every organisation does, whether it's a formal list or not.

    Government agencies have stricter requirements than private companies when it comes to flagging people as not-for-rehire, but not even they will welcome you back if you get fired for cause.

    • gnabgib 3 months ago
      Related Meta keeps 'block' lists of ex-employees – and even a VP can't get you off them (43 points, 17 days ago, 20 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43280435
      • BobbyTables2 3 months ago
        I understand many do not always have a choice, but if one did, why would they ever willing go back to a former employer?
        • bigfatkitten 3 months ago
          Did it once (after a few years and major org changes). It turned out to be a great way of rediscovering why I left in the first place.
          • wonger_ 3 months ago
            I left a nice job (willingly, on friendly terms) to experiment with a new line of work and to take some time to care for myself. I was happy to return a couple years later.
            • toomuchtodo 3 months ago
              People change, orgs change, managers change or leave.
            • 3 months ago