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Not a genius but had something similar happen. Was literally doing the work already and successfully. My coworkers and boss all vouched for me but the company had a policy. There are probably other companies where a similar policy that effects single person that works there.

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So many times policy goes out the door if a Director or VP wants a specific person for whatever reason.

HR: no sorry, it’s policy

Worker: but you set the policy, it can be whatever you want it to

HR: ...

Saying “policy” must be a cover for a real reason that the company wants kept secret

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