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

submitted 6 days 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 5 days ago

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 5 days ago

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 4 days ago

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

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