An X user recently took to the microblogging site to share a “unique proposal” he received from a job candidate. “I'll pay you $500 to hire me,” one job candidate wrote to Paras Chopra, the founder of software company Wingify. Sharing the screenshot of the message he received from the applicant, Mr Chopra said he obviously wouldn't take the money but was still impressed by the pitch. In his message, the applicant said he would pay $500 (approximately Rs 41,000) if Mr Chopra hired them to work at Wingify. If he did not prove his qualities within the first week, Mr. Chopra would be free to fire him and keep the money, the applicant wrote.
“I want to work at Wingify,” read the message sent to Paras Chopra. “I have a unique offer for you. I will pay you $500 to hire me. If I don't prove within a week that I am one of the best, you can fire me and keep the money. I say this so that I can do.” make sure you play a role in the game and don't waste your team's time,” it continued. “I look forward to your rejection,” the message ended.
Look below:
This is how you attract attention!
(obviously won't take any money, but am very impressed with the field) pic.twitter.com/mlJIL0154u
— Paras Chopra (@paraschopra) May 3, 2024
Sharing the screenshot, Mr. Chopra wrote, “This is how you get attention! (Obviously it doesn't cost any money, but I'm very impressed with the pitch).”
Mr. Chopra shared the screenshot just a day ago. Since then, it has racked up more than 122,000 views. The post also drew mixed reactions from X users. While some said they loved the application, others felt it set a bad precedent.
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“It also speaks to the sad state of jobs right now – where a candidate has to mention $$$ to get attention,” one user wrote. “It's a super bad pitch. Being impressed by this pitch is also bad for hiring,” said another.
“If you don't try them out, you'll lose over $500 in the long run,” one user said jokingly. “I see a lack of humility. It's okay to be confident and it's okay to propose working temporarily so that both parties can judge each other, but this conveys a sense of superiority,” said a fourth user.
“Offering money seemed a bit too much, haha. But still convincing enough. Especially the ending,” one X user wrote.
“This is tantamount to paying a bribe. If this offer had been made to a real estate agent or a recruitment agency, someone could have an idea and extend it to many more people and this would turn into a racket,” said another user.
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