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How can I explain that my last workplace was in a cult without seeming unprofessional? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 week ago by buttholechris@lemmy.ml 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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[–] Maeve@midwest.social 6 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Did you attend any. meetings? What makes them worse than standard fare?

I'm not negating you, the website just doesn't shed much light on what makes them different.

[–] buttholechris@lemmy.ml 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I attempted to attend PSI Basic which is on the weekend. Three 10 hour days. On the second day I was feeling really fatigued so I just went home and slept nine hours. Two days later I came down with a cold or flu. I think they wanted me to persevere and will my mind to continue on.

[–] Maeve@midwest.social 2 points 5 days ago

Sounds like you dodged a bullet. Sorry you have to deal with that and the aftereffects.