We’ve all heard of job postings with unrealistic expectations, but this one takes the cake! A company owner noticed that their HR department was posting entry-level job openings with outrageous requirements, like three years of experience for an entry-level position! The boss confronted the HR head, but their excuses didn’t cut it. In a fit of anger, the boss fired the HR head, but now they’re being bad-mouthed all over town. ️ Did the boss overreact, or were they justified in their actions? Read on to find out!
A Strange Hiring Situation

The IT Department Needs Help

Three Months, Zero Hires

A Meeting with HR

Outrageous Requirements!

HR’s Excuses

Boss Takes Action

Confrontation Time ⚔️

The Firing

Bad-Mouthing Begins ️

Second Thoughts?

Was the Boss Justified or Overreacting?
So, the boss took a stand against the HR head’s absurd job requirements and fired them. But now, they’re facing backlash and being called names all over town. Was the boss justified in their actions, or did they overreact? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA for standing up against ridiculous job requirements

Companies wanting experienced candidates for entry-level pay is a sham! NTA.

Firing HR head for ridiculous job requirements, NTA wins!

NTA boss fires HR head for ridiculous job requirements

NTA but hiring process needs improvement. Ask a Manager recommended.

Clear instructions and refusal to comply led to justified firing.

Firing justified? NTA boss gets rid of HR head

NTA fires head of department for unreasonable job requirements. Staff unaware?

Redditors call out fake news in hilarious comment section

Boss fires HR head for ridiculous job requirements, commenters agree.

Get expert advice from Ask A Manager! NTA wins.

Firing justified, but termination package needed improvement
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Fired HR head receives NTA for standing up for principles

NTA HR worker praises boss for firing HR head with ridiculous job requirements

HR’s ridiculous job requirements causing unfilled positions for 3 months
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NTA. Companies requiring experience for entry-level positions is ridiculous

Owner defends job requirements, not discriminatory. NTA reigns supreme!

Senior union rep defends boss’s firing decision. NTA wins!

NTA who understands the importance of entry-level investment and company values.

Legal consequences for bad-mouthing ex-employer with non-disparaging clause.

Boss makes tough call to fire HR head for poor work. NTA.

HR head fired, suggests HR apply for entry-level job. NTA

Protect your company! Consider consulting an attorney

NTA commenter calls out bad HR practices and lack of understanding

NTA! Entry level means training from ground up. Ridiculous requirements!

Legal action advised for defamation, but not to be discussed online.

NTA boss makes right call in firing HR head

Owner fires HR head for ridiculous job requirements, commenters agree NTA

Giving chances to those in need without absurd requirements!

Experience shouldn’t be a requirement for entry level positions!
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Fired HR head praised for standing up against ridiculous job requirements

Fired HR head thought they knew better, NTA. Good riddance!

Experience required for entry-level jobs? NTA or ludicrous?

Employee fired for ridiculous job requirements. NTA.

Commenter praises boss for firing HR head with misleading job requirements.
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Standing up for entry-level requirements. Book recommendation for leadership.

IT worker praises executive’s attitude towards job requirements. NTA wins!

Experienced person reminds us to communicate clearly with employees

HR’s ridiculous job requirements lead to firing. NTA.
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Experienced workers won’t settle for entry-level jobs

Enforcing entry-level standards is a blessing

Experience required for a position means it’s not entry-level. NTA

Owner rightfully fires HR head for ridiculous job requirements!

Fired HR head for ridiculous job requirements. NTA wins!

Boss fires HR head for ridiculous requirements, commenter supports decision

Boss takes responsibility for company culture and values, fires HR head.

Firing HR Head for Ridiculous Job Requirements – NTA

Fighting for fairness in hiring

Discover great workers through Vocational Rehabilitation programs!

NTA boss fires HR head for ridiculous job requirements!

Firing the HR head was the right move. NTA

Firing HR head over ridiculous job requirements – NTA wins!

NTA HR professional fired for ridiculous job requirements. Bad mouthing employer.

Boss fires HR head for ridiculous job requirements. NTA wins!

NTA owner recognizes importance of experience over cheap labor

NTA: Comment suggests reasonable hiring requirements for HR positions.

Job requirements for entry-level positions are ridiculous and hurt companies.

Communication breakdown led to HR head firing

Boss fires HR head for ridiculous job requirements, but could have handled it better according to ESH comment.

Commenter calls out unrealistic job requirements and lazy post.

HR head fired for ridiculous IT job requirements. NTA comment agrees.

IT leader questions HR’s role in job requirements, seeks clarification.

Supportive comment applauds boss for firing non-compliant employee

Boss rightfully fires HR head for job requirements. NTA

Appreciative comment on ridiculous job requirements in IT

HR worker calls out boss for poor management and communication

Firing justified! NTA for letting go of arrogant HR head

Agreeing with NTA comment about going against boss’s wishes

NTA stands up for HR head’s job requirements.

Employee fired for prioritizing personal views over company values. NTA.

Unrealistic job requirements make it hard for new grads

Breaking the cycle of unrealistic job requirements

Firing an incompetent employee? NTA!
