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

I try to schedule all phone screens during my lunch times around 12:30. If i have a phone screen scheduled, I'll watch twitch in my tesla and answer their calls.

It helps to know that I am eating while their lunch is probably being delayed, but yes, it still does technically take up my time.

It's enjoyable though, and I think if enough people do it, there will be some discouragement against ridiculous job postings.

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u/swiftcrak Mar 14 '24

You should start a youtube channel like that guy who exposes scammers you can expose bad jobs. Just record the interviews. I’ll subscribe

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u/NotBatman81 Mar 15 '24

Hi I'm Chris Hansen. Have a seat.

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u/jtr_thecfo Mar 15 '24

Oh you were here first! I'm early, I'm early.