*RoC: Representative of Customer
RoC: So, you are a startup.
Moolya: Yes, we are.
RoC: We were looking for testers on contract who could help us test our product.
Moolya: We are glad you approached us for testing help. We exist to solve such problems.
RoC: I would need the testers to sign a bond with us for 2 years, surrender their school and college diploma and certificates.
Moolya: May we request you to explain why it’s needed?
RoC: What if they quit in between?
Moolya: We are interested to know what problem does signing a bond solves?
RoC: They can’t quit in between and go.
Moolya: Would you need them beyond 2 years?
RoC: Yes, we hope they stay with us for longer than 2 years.
Moolya: OK, so, what have been people usually doing in your company after the bond period is over?
RoC: Most of them search for jobs and move away.
Moolya: OK, so, this kind of bonding isn’t helping them stay beyond 2 years.
RoC: At least, they stay for 2 years with the bond.
Moolya: Hey, we want to be of value to you. Our company emphasizes personal freedom for testers and we won’t bond them by asking them to sign a bond, surrender their certificates and all that. Testers we hire are bonded in a different way, they love working with us, love interacting with their colleagues who help each other grow smart. No strings attached.
RoC: We are not sure if we can engage you then.
Moolya: Sir, we are really worried about the value you may get out of bonding testers for a 2 year period.
RoC: No worries, we will take care of that.
Moolya: Agreed. Only you know what works for you.
RoC: So, you don’t want this business.
Moolya: We want this business more than anyone else but not by the way of constraining testers freedom.
RoC: Look, we like you folks and that’s why we wanted to talk to you. There is nothing wrong in bonding people. Even Wipro does that for freshers.
Moolya: We are sorry. We just chose not to do that.
RoC: OK, Good luck.
Moolya: Thank you. Wishing you good times ahead.
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