I found an asshole recruiter in the wild this week. The problem wasn't the recruiter, it was what the company was looking for.
He contacted me Tuesday and said the job was so hot that he needed me to talk to him Wednesday (yesterday). Didn't give me the name of the company (not unusual).
Sure…. Rick.
So Rick calls me. Gives me the position description and what they are looking for in a candidate. I match all of them.
Then he gives me the name of the company which I immediately Google and find out that the job pays $70k LESS than what I am currently making.
So I immediately stop him. Thanks for the call Rick but this job is posted for $70k base less than what I'm currently making. (And people….I'm not making a quarter mil a year. The job just simply pays THAT LITTLE). The reason I'm looking for a job Rick is because I know I'm underpaid by about $25k and the two jobs I'm in the process for (one of which I expect an offer from next week) are all paying market.
So I get a wonderful spiel from Rick.
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He was surprised that I brought up compensation so early (WTF?)
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He said that he knows that the job market is very hot for people with my skills and experience but that this position has the opportunity to maybe be included in an equity payout in a few years. (WTAF? “Maybe equity in YEARS?”)
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I have the exact skills set this organization is looking for but in terms of compensation they are really looking for someone wanting to get in touch with their “entrepreneurial side”
My “entrepreneurial side” doesn't pay my mortgage, the gas bill, or help my kids with their college tuition. Fuck this company and their “we want all your skills and experience but we don't want to actually pay you for it.” We are in 2023. The FIRST thing I'm going to ask about is compensation.