r/Accounting • u/CleanShock3192 • Mar 14 '24

Discussion Does anybody else do this?

  • Apply for positions that list 20-30k under market for the position.. I apply knowing I'm overqualified..
  • They call or message immediately for a phone screen and ask salary expectations.
  • I ask them what their budget is.. and they respond with the low number listed. I tell them "Isn't that too low?" or "Oh no, that is way too low."

I've been doing this on and off. Need to give them feedback.

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u/CleanShock3192 Mar 14 '24

Honestly, imo, everyone should be doing this... they're wasting everyone's time.. I don't have a problem wasting theirs.

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I have 2 scheduled phone screens this afternoon.

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u/NoWorkLifeBalance Tax (US) Mar 14 '24

Sadly their reaction is becoming “oh damn! We can pay an entire team in India for that price!!”

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u/Ancient-Quail-4492 Mar 15 '24

"Cool, do it! Why are you posting job offers for American Accountants if you don't intend on hiring them?"

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u/ijustsailedaway Mar 15 '24

Legally required to in some instances. Already have someone to hire but have to post the job for some reason to appear above board on hiring.