Work: it's something most of us would rather not do, but it's kind of necessary if you want to keep your bank balance in the black.
The world is full of good bosses and good employers, the kinds of places that'll pay you fairly and treat you well. But we're not here to talk about those bosses today. Instead, we're going to delve into the shady world of ludicrous online job postings.
I love the postings that promise to pay you in exposure. They imply it'll lead to better paying gigs, when in reality it'll lead you to more grifters who want to pay you in exposure.
They list 'work from home' as a benefit. I know lots of people like working from home, but this is not a benefit. It's a way for the employer to not have to pay for your internet and your equipment.
Sure, you'll be juggling sweaty gear all day and won't get to watch the game, but you get to...pass National Championship trophies and Final Four floors from years gone by.
Be a live-in nanny and pay for the privilege? Who wouldn't turn down this incredible offer?
Some job postings just make me sad because they're so exploitative. The worst part is that sometimes, postings like this actually work.
Unpaid internships appear to be on the decline, which is a good thing. People should be paid for their time, even if it's an internship.
If this guy gets any good applicants to fall for this, he'll be able to produce Pixar-like features at a fraction of the price.
Does this person understand that you pay a graphic designer for one logo, not for 40? Does he understand that 25 cents per logo is not reasonable?
There's a disturbing number of postings that seem to think it's acceptable to offer someone a couch instead of payment.
Having just started season two of Tiger King, this ad strikes me as one big red flag. Seriously, who in the heck is going to be responsible for caring for camels for $8.50 an hour??
Postings like this give you an insight into the boss' frame of mind. If the boss is angry before they even write the job posting, they'll probably be angry after you get hired as well.
So you can't negotiate your dollar per hour pay and need to let this person run the forensics on your whole identity. Sounds like the deal of the century.
This is a lot of words to say they want to pay someone very little in exchange for running the entire household.
There's nothing like starting a job hunt and then finding people who respond on their own, extremely leisurely time.
I'm sure anyone who runs afoul of this will be hunted down and imprisoned by the department of unemployment.
Have you ever edited a podcast? It's a long, boring process. If you're paid by the hour, you should be getting much more than this.
This job has some benefits, but it's also offering lousy pay for the qualifications it requires.
I don't know where to begin with this one. No matter what the posting's for, is that pay scale correct? Like, if you're a really, really good candidate, you could make 50 cents an hour?
So many employers want steak but are only willing to pay for a junior cheeseburger.
This kind of gets to the heart of so many job postings nowadays. You need years of work or school experience to even be considered, and the pay is absolute garbage.
