I got a job offer in a big company to help upload content on their website. Although it's simple, it pays very decently. However, they ask for at least 7 references for everything mentioned in the last 3 years, including volunteering for college newspapers when studying. On top of this, they have to come only from professional email addresses. I have 3 such but for the rest is very hard as some companies don't allow communication from outside the company. For the time I was unemployed and any gaps over 1 month, they also need a character reference (again from professional email).
I just think this is excessive since I won't be dealing with sensitive data or have high responsibility. Plus, they put me in a difficult position by having to share with potential referees my personal circumstances, such as unemployment periods. I'm very close to turning down the offer.