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Labor shortage. These words might not sound that scary to you if you’ve never had to scramble to fill a vacant position. But if you’re a manager staring at a gap in the schedule, the phrase likely still reverberates in your bones.

Those whose backs are against the wall are usually the ones who get creative to solve their problems, which, in recruiting, means moving beyond just posting a listing on LinkedIn.

We collected dozens of funny “Now Hiring” signs that caught job seekers’ attention on the street, and who knows—maybe after taking the picture, they immediately applied.

#1

Nichols Fire Department sign humorously advertising help wanted with odd hours, no pay, and cool hats.

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Sally Moen
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2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes volunteer jobs have much better benefits than paying jobs

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    #2

    Burger King sign encouraging job applications with work for a king message, related to hiring signs and staff fit.

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    Malakai
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, that's actually pretty clever XD

    #3

    Now hiring sign on grass reads seeking long-haired, freaky people with training offered for hiring staff.

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    GOZ
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who remembers that song (and who played it)?

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    #5

    McDonald's sign with message about ice cream machine working, highlighting hiring signs and staff motivation challenges.

    McDonald's is getting aggressive, trying to hire those 14-year-olds.

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    #9

    Magic Car Wash workers needed sign listing strict hiring signs and expectations for existing staff culture.

    This was posted at my car wash.

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    #10

    KFC hiring sign stating need for reliable workers, highlighting key hiring signs and staff expectations in a casual outdoor setting.

    KFC in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

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    #11

    Drive-thru sign at sunset hiring managers that don’t steal, highlighting hiring signs and staff behavior issues.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    42 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about setting more realistic goals? :P

    #12

    McDonald's lit sign at night reading now hiring losers, illustrating signs of a lazy and miserable work environment.

    If you’re a loser and need a job, McDonald’s is accepting applications!

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    #17

    Smiling Home Depot employee in apron holding a hiring sign promoting career development and benefits.

    How bad is it to work at Home Depot?

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    Travelling Stranger
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if this is the best one they took that day - very bad.. lady on the point of bursting into tears..

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    #19

    Subway sign displaying hiring message with emphasis on signs of lazy and miserable staff fitting in at workplace.

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    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't want any body that knows how much we suck

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    #23

    Large outdoor banner with bold text saying now hiring now right now we're hiring now displayed in front of a building.

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    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the Department of Redundancy Department.

    #24

    Sign on wooden fence reading Now Hiring Non-Stupid People, illustrating hiring signs for staff fit and attitude.

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    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I would enjoy meeting a not-stupid, Manny."

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    #26

    Help wanted sign on bakery window with bread illustrations, highlighting hiring signs and job inquiry for existing staff.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd only take that job because I knead the dough.

    #27

    Handwritten part time girl wanted sign taped to a wooden window frame, reflecting an urban street scene outside.

    Saw this at a pizza place in Brooklyn. Not sure if this means they’re hiring or just looking for companionship.

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    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a girl who works part time or a very strictly scheduled bi?

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    #31

    Handwritten hiring sign on glass door expressing frustration with staff and warning about lazy employees in a retail work environment.

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    Bur*
    Community Member
    32 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gen X and older millennials are great at working. And the right age to do it... so yeah, totally discount us. It's not like we're the ones with young families to support our anything.

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    #32

    Popeyes sign stating short staffed and asking customers to be patient with hiring signs visible.

    This should be on the door of every establishment, regardless of staffing levels.

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    #33

    Banner outside a building displaying a now hiring sign with words about staff qualities and hiring signs.

    This place in my town just put up an interesting "now hiring" sign. They pay their workers $7.25 / hr.

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    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doing what exactly? I haven't made 7.25 an hour for 30 years

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    #35

    Rally’s restaurant sign displaying hiring notice and special menu offer against clear sky and trees background

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    #37

    Burger King sign in a parking lot with a hiring message for managers on a cloudy day.

    Looks like SpongeBob has a lot of power at Burger King.

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    #40

    Sign on a restaurant window with a hiring notice reflecting staffing and hiring challenges for existing staff.

    Popeyes always recruits the most intelligent employees.

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    #42

    Store interior with numerous closing and sale signs, featuring a hiring sign, illustrating hiring signs in retail settings.

    This "We're hiring" sign is in front of the Macy's store that is going out of business.

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    #45

    Sign outside Dogs R Us restaurant showing a hiring message related to staff and hiring signs.

    We’ll miss you, Chris, but time is money.

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    #47

    A&W restaurant sign with a hiring message for cheese curds, highlighting hiring signs and staff opportunities.

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    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheese curds make awful carhops.

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    #50

    McDonald's restaurant sign with a now hiring message showing $11.00 hourly wage as a hiring sign example.

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    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that $1100.00 or $11.00, it makes a difference.

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    #52

    Hiring sign at Aldi showing low wage offer, highlighting challenges in hiring and existing staff work culture issues.

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    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's gonna pack them in.

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