Woman Calls Out Companies That Don’t Mention Salaries In Job Postings, Goes Viral
Job hunting is never easy; some people can allow themselves to search for a career that will satisfy their inner self without being too concerned with the wage – however, most of us are simply looking for a position to survive.
Though some companies focus on preaching that ethical environment and are extremely caring towards their employees’ well-being, many businesses won’t miss a chance to use you, even if it’s something minor. For instance, not specifying the pay on their job listing and wasting your time or, perhaps, using those good old guilt-tripping tactics at interviews that make you seem like a greedy fool for not being satisfied with the salary.
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Workplaces can be pretty toxic and it’s important to learn to recognize the red flags early
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“Don’t waste my time” – this Chicago-based woman took it to TikTok to call out hiring managers and businesses for living in a fantasy world. Maysun Valles recently went viral for expressing her disappointment with organizations that don’t list the pay after she applied for a position where she was offered a really low wage.
TikToker slams hiring managers who don’t list the pay and search for candidates that are “motivated by more than just money”
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The woman began her video by revealing that she once applied for a job that didn’t list the pay and although she acknowledges the fact that it was mainly her fault for not recognizing a major red flag, she sternly encourages the companies and folks responsible for the hiring process to “grow up”.
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The situation was so displeasing that the author even offered to make a separate video about businesses that avoid listing their pay.
Maysun then continued with the story: she successfully got through the interview process, and when they finally got to the pay – surprise, surprise – it was low. Naturally, the hiring manager asked how the woman was feeling, to which she said that, frankly, the pay was terribly low and she could not work for that.
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Velles was very honest during the interview, so she brought the concern up and questioned the manager regarding the unlisted pay. The man replied by saying that, apparently, there was a lot more to gain than just money and that the company was looking for candidates that would be motivated by more than just pay. The TikToker then went on a rant saying that she doesn’t understand what kind of fantasy world these people are living in, but she lives in a real world where folks need money to survive.
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The author then went on to explain that she didn’t choose this life and that she doesn’t want to have to depend on money – however, everyone is aware of the kind of world we all live in. It’s ridiculously unprofessional and, frankly, pretty absurd to make people feel like the bad guys for simply wanting to survive.
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The application process has gotten pretty time-consuming; resume and cover letters, background checks, several interview stages with different employers, plus you might even get asked to demonstrate your skills. Naturally, it would be ideal to look for a job that fulfills you emotionally – however, the majority of us don’t have the luxury to chase after a position that doesn’t list its pay and benefit details.
You can watch the video here:
@maysunmilk Don’t waste my time #fyp #foryoupage #worklife #jobtips ♬ original sound – maysun
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If I had the choice to work for a company doing something I love for an unsurvivable wage and shoveling c**p for 100k a year, I'd be knee deep in feces right now.
That’s quite literally the perfect answer for any employer that throws the “were not looking for people who are just interested in money” c**p at you.
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If it's a competitive wage, then post it. And if you pay in opportunity, then pay me in the opportunity of making rent.
We need to normalize asking how much the job pays first. I don’t see anything wrong with it. They usually make you go through a series of interviews before they even present the salary. HR is mostly to blame for this.
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I'm sick of companies demanding my pay history. You decide what you're paying for the job you want done and I'll decide if I'm willing to do the job you want done for what you're willing to pay for it. My pay history is none of your business and has nothing to do with the job you're hiring for.
I interviewed with a company that would not extend an offer unless I accepted the pay rate. I am pretty sure they offered the same rate to multiple people and see who will take it based on the few emails exchange that I had with them. They casually emailed me "By the way, the pay rate is xxx. Does this work for you?" and then refused to discuss the entire compensation package with me. In the end, I told them I would still be interested in the job at this pay rate. They called me immediately and told me I got the job. They then told me that the evening shift actually ends at 12 am instead of 10 pm after they gave me the offer. So they lied to me during the interviews... I declined their offer the next week. Cool! You wasted my time, now you can go beg another candidate to take the job or redo the whole hiring process.
I agree with whoever said it should be illegal. It’s essentially a bait and switch tactic. I also think people need to be brazen with the word “wont” work for that. And maybe negotiate? If someone tell’s you no, tell then no right back. If you can’t afford their pay and wont take the job anyway then you literally have nothing to loose by telling them this pay is outrageously low and next time instead of wasting time just list it in the job post. Why be polite? So they continue this bs?
One of my colleagues was appalled when she had picked a great candidate and made him an offer, for him only to reject it once he took a look at the benefits out company offers. She was literally offended. Well, I guess she enjoys our high deductible health insurance till her retirement.....
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Look - I live my job, I am so lucky to be able to work at a place where I am valued, empowered, and motivated to work everyday. That being said, if they stopped paying me, I would stop working.
This and those companies that come right out and ask the candidate what their salary requirement is. FK that! You first tell me the salary or salary range, so I don't undershoot. Imagine going in wanting $60k and the sinking feeling you get when they instantly agree, and then later finding out that $60k was the bottom of the salary range, and you could have gotten at least $80k+ with your experience level.
As a hiring manager I agree, but I have no control over what HR dictates. Working with HR and their recruiter is so painful and discouraging from both sides - candidates' and managers:(
Human resources should be renamed inhuman resources
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"Then you should be clear that your looking to hire folks with a trust fund!"
As soon as you get a "it's not about the money" just stop trying to get the job, and start pumping them for information on what they sell, and if they have a collections department, and how to beat it.
What a coincidence. I am looking for an employer that is motivated by more than just profit. Don't mind if I sleep in, right?
+Those employers that hesitate to post the hourly wage know exactly what they are doing. They wouldn't get any interviews from anyone if the pay is low.
Google pay 97$ per hour my last pay check was $8500 working 1o hours a week online. My younger brother friend has been averaging 12k for months now and he works about 22 hours a week. I cant believe how easy it was once I d it outit.. HERE ?? copy the link.... 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐛𝐳.𝐜𝐨𝐦
I’ve never ever in my life seen a job advert in my line of work with salary posted. Not sure why they would do that. You either know what you’re worth or you work for peanuts like a schmuck. Why the drama?
Job ads where I live on seek, indeed etc 90% have the pay listed. You must live in a corrupt place.
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Why is she pissed off at this? I understand her frustration, but the interviewer is probably not responsible for the job posting, and it is not aimed at her personally. As for the comment about wanting people motivated by more than money, that is not necessarily bad. You want people that want to advance in your company and gain skills. You want people who are doing more than just collecting a paycheck. Sure, he could have phrased it better, but she is blowing it out of proportion.
If I had the choice to work for a company doing something I love for an unsurvivable wage and shoveling c**p for 100k a year, I'd be knee deep in feces right now.
That’s quite literally the perfect answer for any employer that throws the “were not looking for people who are just interested in money” c**p at you.
Load More Replies... If it's a competitive wage, then post it. And if you pay in opportunity, then pay me in the opportunity of making rent.
We need to normalize asking how much the job pays first. I don’t see anything wrong with it. They usually make you go through a series of interviews before they even present the salary. HR is mostly to blame for this.
Load More Replies... I'm sick of companies demanding my pay history. You decide what you're paying for the job you want done and I'll decide if I'm willing to do the job you want done for what you're willing to pay for it. My pay history is none of your business and has nothing to do with the job you're hiring for.
I interviewed with a company that would not extend an offer unless I accepted the pay rate. I am pretty sure they offered the same rate to multiple people and see who will take it based on the few emails exchange that I had with them. They casually emailed me "By the way, the pay rate is xxx. Does this work for you?" and then refused to discuss the entire compensation package with me. In the end, I told them I would still be interested in the job at this pay rate. They called me immediately and told me I got the job. They then told me that the evening shift actually ends at 12 am instead of 10 pm after they gave me the offer. So they lied to me during the interviews... I declined their offer the next week. Cool! You wasted my time, now you can go beg another candidate to take the job or redo the whole hiring process.
I agree with whoever said it should be illegal. It’s essentially a bait and switch tactic. I also think people need to be brazen with the word “wont” work for that. And maybe negotiate? If someone tell’s you no, tell then no right back. If you can’t afford their pay and wont take the job anyway then you literally have nothing to loose by telling them this pay is outrageously low and next time instead of wasting time just list it in the job post. Why be polite? So they continue this bs?
One of my colleagues was appalled when she had picked a great candidate and made him an offer, for him only to reject it once he took a look at the benefits out company offers. She was literally offended. Well, I guess she enjoys our high deductible health insurance till her retirement.....
Load More Replies... Look - I live my job, I am so lucky to be able to work at a place where I am valued, empowered, and motivated to work everyday. That being said, if they stopped paying me, I would stop working.
This and those companies that come right out and ask the candidate what their salary requirement is. FK that! You first tell me the salary or salary range, so I don't undershoot. Imagine going in wanting $60k and the sinking feeling you get when they instantly agree, and then later finding out that $60k was the bottom of the salary range, and you could have gotten at least $80k+ with your experience level.
As a hiring manager I agree, but I have no control over what HR dictates. Working with HR and their recruiter is so painful and discouraging from both sides - candidates' and managers:(
Human resources should be renamed inhuman resources
Load More Replies... "Then you should be clear that your looking to hire folks with a trust fund!"
As soon as you get a "it's not about the money" just stop trying to get the job, and start pumping them for information on what they sell, and if they have a collections department, and how to beat it.
What a coincidence. I am looking for an employer that is motivated by more than just profit. Don't mind if I sleep in, right?
+Those employers that hesitate to post the hourly wage know exactly what they are doing. They wouldn't get any interviews from anyone if the pay is low.
Google pay 97$ per hour my last pay check was $8500 working 1o hours a week online. My younger brother friend has been averaging 12k for months now and he works about 22 hours a week. I cant believe how easy it was once I d it outit.. HERE ?? copy the link.... 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐛𝐳.𝐜𝐨𝐦
I’ve never ever in my life seen a job advert in my line of work with salary posted. Not sure why they would do that. You either know what you’re worth or you work for peanuts like a schmuck. Why the drama?
Job ads where I live on seek, indeed etc 90% have the pay listed. You must live in a corrupt place.
Load More Replies... Why is she pissed off at this? I understand her frustration, but the interviewer is probably not responsible for the job posting, and it is not aimed at her personally. As for the comment about wanting people motivated by more than money, that is not necessarily bad. You want people that want to advance in your company and gain skills. You want people who are doing more than just collecting a paycheck. Sure, he could have phrased it better, but she is blowing it out of proportion.
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