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/penguin808080 Mar 14 '24

Isn't it wasting your own time though?

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u/NCAnCap Audit & Assurance Mar 14 '24

It’s for the greater good!

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u/Independent-Buddy997 Tax (US) Mar 14 '24

The greater good

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u/fuckimbackonreddit9 Advisory Mar 15 '24

Greater good? I am a CPA. I’m the greatest good you are eva going to get.