Job Post Angers People After Employer Says ‘You’ll Be Underpaid’; Internet Reacts ‘Don’t Hire, Just Shut Shop’

LinkedIn Viral Post: A job ad on LinkedIn recently went viral, not because of perks or benefits, but for its brutally honest tone. Shared by a marketing professional looking to hire a brand manager, the post shocked many with its upfront warning and no-sugarcoating approach. Right from the first line, it set a dramatic tone: “We’re hiring. But here’s the truth: chances are you won’t survive.” Instead of making the job sound exciting or rewarding, the post focused on the struggles and pressure that come with the role.

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It clearly stated that the candidate would be “underpaid and overstretched.” With limited budgets, the job would demand creativity, resilience, and grit. As the post put it, “When your working budget doesn’t allow for reach, you’ll have to earn it. With sweat, sharpness and savage clarity.” There were more strong lines throughout, like: “Your patience will be your KPI. Not awards. Not applause. Just showing up, every week, to make the impossible slightly more inevitable.” And it even warned that the person hired would “get told to tone it down (more than once!).” The post wrapped up with a powerful challenge: “DM me if you’re not looking for a job — you’re looking for a war!”

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After going viral, the post sparked mixed reactions. Some LinkedIn users appreciated the raw honesty and called it refreshing. But many others were quick to criticise the post, calling it a toxic and unhealthy work environment. In response to the backlash, the person behind the post defended it, “People who’ll get this, will in fact get this,” he said, explaining that the post was written to filter in only those who truly fit the role.

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The post received many comments in the comment section from LinkedIn users. One user wrote, "I'm sorry, I get that you want a motivated overachiever to work with you, but this entire post is just such a red flag. Just because of the first point - being underpaid and overstretched." "The kind of post that makes you stop scrolling and start thinking. Honest. Sharp. Straightforward. This isn’t about filling a role - it’s about calling in the right kind of crazy," a second user added. "
Even if this is sarcasm, please don't. People have actually gone through this. If this is a serious post, don't hire. Just shut shop," added a third user.

"Please add another line, "This role is not for faint-hearted.", haha. Awesome description ngl," added a fourth user. "As an empathetic person who knows what this feels like, I don't want others to go through the same pain," added another user.