Job Applicant's Sharp Reply to a Salary Negotiation Request

Job Applicant's Sharp Reply to a Salary Negotiation Request - Funny on Aviaclip

This image displays a screenshot of an email exchange between a job applicant named Michael Carter and a generic 'Hiring Team.' After the hiring team asks Michael if he would be willing to lower his salary expectations because they are too high for the role, Michael responds by agreeing to lower his salary, but counters by asking which job responsibilities the company would like to remove in exchange. The exchange highlights a common sentiment regarding the balance between compensation and workload in professional hiring negotiations.

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rohan_47xNewcomerSep 10, 2026

why do people post imaginary email exchanges they had in the shower? fuck off

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the_giuliaNewcomerSep 10, 2026

“Hiring team”

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danielavega98NewcomerSep 10, 2026

His position of power is his parents' basement.

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finn.schneiderNewcomerSep 10, 2026

A non-existent scenario in real life

ethan28NewcomerSep 10, 2026

I’m glad I had and still have a great Dad that taught me to not take disrespect in contexts like this where your merit has proven your worth. When I had my first job at 15, I worked hard and was the first part time student to ever get a promotion. I earned it. Then I got the chan

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park.jihoNewcomerSep 10, 2026

Ah yes the “hiring team” no company name, no contact info… cool

garca.sofiaNewcomerSep 10, 2026

masters of winning imaginary arguments they don't call themselves the "hiring team" (it's usually "Talent Acquisition") and that's not how they negotiate salaries it's usually either "take it or leave it" or, in the less than 3% chance you're just that good, the hiring manager wi

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realpriyaNewcomerSep 10, 2026

So he didnt get the job i presume.

reallarissaNewcomerSep 10, 2026

Hi Michael, Glad you are with on this with us. We would like to remove all of your responsibilities and we will lowering your salary to $0. Have a great day, Hiring Team

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astridnilsson90NewcomerSep 10, 2026

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