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Article created by: Viktorija Ošikaitė

A job ad should have a few simple components. Recruiters should list salary, benefits, flexibility, potential prospects, and company values. At least, that is what hiring experts are saying. In reality, job advertisements aren’t always like that.

We’ve collected the most ridiculous and insulting job listings we could find, and some of them might make you think: “What respectable company would actually post this?” From absurd working hours to laughable pay, some of these job ads have some pretty laughable requirements. Do you remember any nonsensical job listings from your job-seeking days, Pandas? If so, tell us about them in the comments!

Bored Panda reached out to two corporate world experts: manager trainer and the founder of Manager Method, Ashley Herd, and leadership coach and CEO of Beamably, Robyn L Garrett.

They both kindly agreed to have a chat with us about where these kinds of job postings come from, how organizations can improve their ads, and how job-seekers can navigate the frustrating waters of job searching.

Ashley Herd | Manager Method

Robyn L Garrett | Beamably

This post may include affiliate links.

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Actually Job Posting I Found Today

Indeed internship listing requiring 3 years experience, with Google Translate saying looking for qualified professional to not pay.

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    Apply For This Job! But Only If Your Portfolio Has No Gaps, Yet You Can Start For Me Tomorrow Without Needing To Work A 2 Week Notice For Your Precious Employment

    Job listings with demanding requirements and low pay expectations discussed in a social media post.

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    This Is An Actual Job Posting...

    Job listing text showing insulting requirements and expectations for candidates in a frustrating startup job posting.

    They want to hire someone with a PhD (someone who has been in school at least 10 years), but pay then so low they would need to live like a struggling undergrad eating cheap ramen all the time... without guarantee they will be able to pay them at all for long

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    Mike Goslin
    Mike Goslin
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IMHO not a horrible listing. it is an honest one. this is the way it is when starting up a company. The only missing part is equity. if you want someone to make the sacrifice of a start-up, there needs to be some equity in the company.

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    In Search Of Someone Who Doesn’t Value Their Time Whatsoever

    Job listing for a full-time nanny offering low pay with strict requirements, highlighting insulting job listings.

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    We Don’t Pay You, You Have To Pay Us

    Job listing for unpaid AI assistant prompt engineer requiring employee to pay $500 weekly to access job data, highlighting insulting listings.

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    It Job Listing Requires 4 Months Of Unpaid Training For A 2 Month Internship

    ALT text: Screenshot of job listing with requirements for unpaid internship, highlighting insulting job listings and commitments.

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    Everything About This Job Listing

    Job listing for Expert Financial Writer showing low pay rate, highlighting insulting job listings and pay expectations.

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    Wants To Hire A Photographer For 8 Hours. No Pay, But Will Put Your Name On The Flyer! (Yeah, No Thanks)

    Job listing offering free promotion in exchange for photography services at events, highlighting insulting job expectations.

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    Job Ad: Caretaker Work For Free! No Wage! Bonus Power, Water And Bathroom Access!

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    Great Low Paying Job With A Friendly Boss!

    Facebook job listing screenshot demanding physically tough duties with strict rules, an example of insulting job listings.

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    Full Time Job No Pay

    Screenshot of an insulting job listing offering low pay for in-home dog sitting and light cleaning duties.

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    #12

    Girlfriend Is Looking For Jobs, Found An Opening For Slave Labor

    Job listing for apprentice program with demanding requirements and low compensation, highlighting insulting job listings.

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    You Better Be Reliable And On Time For This Incredibly Below Minimum Wage Job!

    Screenshot of a babysitter job listing with a sarcastic comment on the insulting low pay in job listings.

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    #14

    A Full $10/Hour!

    Job listing for senior frontend developer remote role showing low pay and demanding skills in insulting job listings.

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    An Employer With An Insane List Of Requirements For A Strenuous And Dangerous Job... That Only Pays $8.50 An Hour

    Job listing for full-time exotic animal care requiring biology degree, physical fitness, and strong verbal skills in an outdoor setting.

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    Wants A Masters Degree For A Minimum Wage Job

    Job listing showing preferred qualifications of a master's degree with a minimum salary of $15.29 per hour, highlighting insulting job listings.

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    Here, Take This Full Time Job For $1.50 An Hour, Oh And I'll Need You To Be My Personal Chauffeur Too

    Screenshot of a babysitter job listing offering $12 an hour with additional gas money, reflecting insulting job listings.

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    #18

    Shockingly, This Company Can't Find Anyone With 'Thick Skin' Willing To Work 8-5 And Be Available To Respond To Email And Calls For The Rest Of Their Waking Hours

    Job listing highlighting insulting qualifications and unreasonable demands for procurement clerk with flexible hours.

    It was just posted for the 4th time on a local job bank

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    #19

    Now Hiring But Not Really!

    Job listing screenshot highlighting unpaid training and certification costs as insulting job listing requirements on a laptop screen.

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    #20

    Company Requires "20+ Yrs Experience" To Hire You For $18-$22 An Hour

    Job listing demanding 20+ years experience for assistant manufacturing marketing manager with low hourly pay.

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    #21

    Woman Thinks Two Jobs Are One

    Job listing for nanny groom role paying £15 per hour, highlighting insulting job listings and low hourly rates for multiple duties.

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    #22

    Kind Redditor Offering A Job... And What A Deal It Is!

    Job listing offering $1/hour for writing essays with low pay per word and minimal revision compensation shown in text.

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    Ridiculous Job Posting Lists "Can Afford To Live On Minimum Wage" As A Qualification

    Job listings qualifications and low compensation highlighted as insulting job listings examples on a white background.

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    #24

    Neighbors Want To Hire A Maid To Clean 5 Houses For Under Minimum Wage

    Job listing for housekeeper with low pay and demanding tasks reflecting insulting job listings trend.

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    We're Looking For An Experienced Candidate To Do Hiring/Onboarding, And Will Pay Half Of Min. Wage

    Job listing for assistant role with low salary and remote full-time work, illustrating insulting job listings today.

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    "About 500$ Job"

    Job listing for a coder offering about 500 dollars, requesting detailed website and dropshipping features, highlighting insulting job listings.

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    #27

    Job On Upwork. $5 To Post 50 Articles. 10c Per Article

    Job listing offering to upload 50 articles for $5, highlighting insulting SEO job listings and low budget offers.

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    Run My Business For $10 /Hour

    Job listing for sports complex position detailing duties, skills, and low hourly pay in an insulting job listing example.




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