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I was set to start a new job, but had to postpone due to medical reasons.
New boss scheduled a short meeting after postponing my January start date by a month.
Should I be worried and if he asks do I have to tell him exactly what the medical issue is?
He hasn't sent me the contract with the amended date and I'm still to receive work equipment. I'm hoping I will receive both in this short meeting.
P.S. Is there anything I should prepare for before heading into this meeting?
New boss scheduled a short meeting after postponing my January start date by a month.
Should I be worried and if he asks do I have to tell him exactly what the medical issue is?
You asked for a delay in your start date due to your medical issues, so most likely your boss just wants to find out your progress toward actually starting.
You don't have to state the medical issue, but it would seem foolish to be opaque about it, particularly if this is the same serious sickness that caused you to take substantial time off last year.
If I were the hiring manager, and you still aren't ready to start after the delay, I'd be worried and would start to line up a "Plan B".
Is there anything I should prepare for before heading into this meeting?
Just be prepared to talk, be honest, and be open.
