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The original was posted on /r/antiwork by /u/PKLeor on 2024-11-01 20:47:47+00:00.

There were already some red flags. This was a team where the hiring manager admitted that most of them had been shuffled over from another department after layoffs cleared out their original team. They openly admitted they didn’t have much experience in this area and hoped whoever took this role would basically help everyone else—including the hiring manager—get up to speed.

Then came the pay. They wanted to offer $24/hr for a role that typically pays between $70K - $100K, depending on the region. It was a little unsettling, considering they’d need me to practically train the whole team.

But hey, I need a job; it’s been months since my layoff. Plus, it was remote—had to count for something, right?

In the interview, I mentioned how I saw the hiring manager had advanced within the company and asked about their development culture. Usually, managers like this since it shows interest in staying with the company long-term.

The hiring manager just smiled and said, “Well, gone are the days when people advance here like I did!” (For reference, they had consistently moved up over the last five years). Apparently, the company no longer rewards with raises or career advancement—just “resume building.”

According to them, over time, my role would get more responsibilities, and I’d even get a fancier job title to help my resume for future opportunities! 😃

Oh, and this is an established, publicly traded FinTech company.

The day after, I got an email declining me for the role, and honestly… I wasn’t surprised. The look on my face during the interview probably gave everything away.