I had issues with my boss, who was gaslightning me for not being able to work in her team because of my "non-American culture". Even though she acknowledged I had an outstanding performance and worked well with the rest of the team, she did not want me in her group (and suggested me a "non-American" supervisor). I did not even have a single scientific discussion with her.
As a naive young scientist I reported the accident to the administration. Having issues or misunderstandings with your boss is something that can happen - but the way in which the management (President included) handled it is unimaginable.
Here is what followed:
- The HR first ignored for months my concern. Finally we had a discussion (which my boss did not even join)
- While I was on holiday, I was fired at will without giving any motivation ("You complained about your working conditions and we believe it is better if you leave")
- My visa has been immediately revoked and they took possession of all my belongings (they owned the place where I lived). They promised to ship them back to me but I haven't received my stuff after more than 3 months!
- They immediately cut my access to the internal and compute infrastructure. I have lost all my documents, code, results achieved in one year of work and my work is not being acknowledged or published. As a scientist, this is extremely damaging.
- They offered me about 5000 USD in exchange of my silence about this treatment, which I clearly rejected.
Stay away from this place regardless of the compensation they offer - it can ruin your life. How can you forget this?
I know at least three other people there who received a similar treatment.
