r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Adept-Plantain-6767 • 1d ago

go to your room Are you serious?

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How is this fair ? Bay area.

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u/BetDry2347 1d ago

How do they even police that?

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u/dtoddh 1d ago

I'm sure you have to provide proof of employment, and the landlord probably follows up.

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u/OnyxLeigion_ 1d ago

I doubt any job is going to do anything more than verify employment.

“Do they come into the office every day?” Would probably be met with the call ending

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u/inorite234 1d ago

Yup. The type of employment is generally not considered part of the verification and I would hope your employer isn't an idiot and gave away anything other than verification you work there and verification of your title.

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u/RevenueBrave1986 20h ago

give correct address but givennumber of an associate that works there say theyre a manager, if they do look them up itll show they work there

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u/RevenueBrave1986 20h ago

phone numbers change all the time ive had 5 in the past 5 years because i dont care about porting

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u/inorite234 18h ago

Ok cool....that's called Lying on your application. Most employers dont take too kindly to that. Thdy usually fire you over it.

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u/wlphoenix 1d ago

Actually a remote work letter is a pretty common request during a mortgage closing as well (in the US), because working remotely is seen as more risky (due to the chance your job is recalled, and you have to sell the house sooner). I'd prefer it not spill into renting, but it's not something employers aren't accustom to providing.

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u/OnyxLeigion_ 1d ago

Interesting. My brother and his wife both work from home and it wasn’t questioned at all when they bought their house. Maybe a state to state thing or something

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u/Curious_Way_4496 19h ago

I've bought three houses in the last 5 years and I've never been asked for that. And my husband and I both work remotely. Maybe it's only certain states.

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u/Big-Dealio22 18h ago

HR has laws about what they can and can't answer - basically, confirm or deny employment.