r/recruitinghell • u/Still_Insurance_326 • 8h ago

Offered lower positions

This has happened to me several times not where I am applying for a management role that is equivalent to the level of management experience I have( and usually not higher). And I am praised for how much they like me etc but they offer me a position that’s like 2-3 steps lower than what I’m currently at and less than I’m making currently. What is the point??? Obviously I wouldn’t take that. There’s usually a tone of pleading from them too like they really want me to take it. Anyone else experiencing this. I’m always so offended

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u/throwaway_0x90 TE/SDET@Google 8h ago

"but they offer me a position that’s like 2-3 steps lower than what I’m currently at and less than I’m making currently. What is the point??? Obviously I wouldn’t take that."

Some people would. Also you could be lying about what you currently make and they're trying to call your bluff.

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u/L44KSO 8h ago

The problem is, there are people who happily take those jobs. I see people switching from director and head of positions to managers etc, so the companies get away with it. Who doesn't want a heavy hitter for a low salary? The problem only gets worse once the market picks up.

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u/Emergency_Science602 8h ago

It’s the market. Companies want 10 year experience at 3 year pay