Daring Job Seeker Demands $500 A Week To Work On Thursdays, Might Work Few Weekends Depending On The Weather

A bold job seeker who isn’t afraid to call the shots.

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• November 19, 2023

Gone are the days when beggars couldn't be choosers. We can say that one daring individual shattered that notion with a jaw-dropping job request. 

The poster was seeking a part-time job that paid $500 a week, but this was where things got interesting—they were only available to work on Thursdays and every other weekend—unless it was nice outside. Oh, and paid time off? Non-negotiable, of course.

The ever-helpful Reddit community immediately rallied to brainstorm a fitting career. Their checklist: $500 weekly, can only work Thursdays and sporadic (rainy) weekends, and mandatory paid time off—shouldn’t be too hard.

Someone kindly pointed out that this person definitely meant $500 as a take-home, so everyone should consider tax deductions. Did someone call for a band of recruiters because what was this top-notch efficiency? 

With this new information in mind, they began brainstorming anew. After a while, some interesting ideas began to pop up.

From drug dealer to robber to an escort, the responses were hilarious. This sparked a virtual headhunting session where Redditors debated the pros and cons of each role with surprising seriousness.

Sadly, after many delegations, the team couldn’t find an exact match for this person’s demands. But there was some good news! If they were willing to compromise on a few (a lot) of their requirements, then maybe they stood a chance of actually landing a job.

Surprisingly, a seasoned HR application vetter revealed this scenario wasn't unique. A staggering 50% of applications mirrored such outrageous demands. Humorous as it was, the reality was alarming.

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The story in detail

This person is looking for a job and they have laid out some strict terms for potential employers

We gathered some interesting reactions from the Reddit community for your viewing pleasure:

We’re not sure anyone would be hiring them anytime soon

“She is available 64 hours a month, or averages 16 hours a week.“

The job seeker might need to find employment in another industry

Some individuals say it how they feel without bothering about the consequences

We’re not sure that a lead data architect with 12 years of experience will be asking a random Facebook audience for leads

“I can't see this person being particularly successful.”

“I had an old flatmate with the exact name and same attitude.”

“Part of my job is vetting applications for our hiring manager. People like this make up roughly half of our applicants.”

“The job they are looking for is prositution. Good money and the weather outside matters.”

This unconventional job seeker definitely sparked a lively discussion within the Reddit community. It wasn’t just amusing but reflective, especially the revelation that this bizarre trend was slowly becoming the norm in the job market.

We can't help but wonder about the future of employment expectations. Will compromise be a forgotten virtue?

As we await their return to reality, we extend our best wishes to this unique job seeker. They should definitely keep us posted on any job miracles!

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments. 

Jesse