I got a message on LinkedIn about a job, it seems legit. The issue is as soon as I replied, she basically told me to apply as quickly as possible because it’s time sensitive.

I don’t know why this kind of rubs me the wrong way, I guess because I’m in a different time zone and I’m expected to literally drop everything for a job I might not even have an actual chance for.

Also she is the person who I would be working with, my potential future boss, and also the co owner of the company.

Am I overreacting? It just seems unnecessarily stressful idk. Also I’m very afraid of red flags now cause I ignored them at my last company and it was a nightmare.

  • KoboldCoterie@pawb.socialEnglish
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    17 hours ago

    Sounds to me like she put her cards on the table and gave you a nice bargaining chip when it comes time to discuss compensation.

    • Djfok43@lemmy.worldOP
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      17 hours ago

      I’m not great at reading between the lines. What’s the bargaining chip in this case? 😅

      • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world
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        17 hours ago

        If they need someone THAT fast, it means they are desperate, and nobody else wants the job.

        My office has an opening, but we’re doing fine for now, so we can wait for the right person, instead of hiring the first person to send in an app.

        • Djfok43@lemmy.worldOP
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          17 hours ago

          I’m just worried cause I responded quickly, also has some basic quick questions, and it’s been almost an hour and I haven’t heard back from her. So I’m wondering if she just doesn’t want to deal with me anymore. And it’s furthering my red flag detector tbh

          • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world
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            16 hours ago

            Based on other information you shared, it kind of sounds like they get a commission on the number of applications they provide for the “client”. They probably don’t know or care if you’re qualified for the position.

      • KoboldCoterie@pawb.socialEnglish
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        17 hours ago

        It’s time sensitive - she needs someone to fill this position right now. If it’s so time sensitive, she might be willing to pay more than she normally would to get someone to do so.

        • Djfok43@lemmy.worldOP
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          17 hours ago

          She said the pay is stated by me, and then she discusses it with the client to see how much they’re willing to pay basically

          • The Pantser@lemmy.world
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            17 hours ago

            So it’s a recruiter for a contractor company? They sometimes get bonuses if they fill the position within a certain time so it might be why they are so pushy. Also recruiters are working against other agencies so they will be super pushy or if it sounds like you are not on board they will just drop the conversation and move to another mark.

          • Nougat@fedia.io
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            17 hours ago

            She said the pay is stated by me, …

            “Hurry and apply immediately” and “You determine the compensation”? Fucking run. There is no way that’s not a scam.