'I'll Pay You $500': Job Seeker Offers Rs 41,000 To IT Firm's Founder For Job, Boss Impressed With The Pitch
Paras Chopra, the founder of Wingify, a software firm in Bengaluru, received a surprising offer from a job candidate. The candidate promised to pay $500 (about Rs 41,000) if hired by Wingify.
In today's tough job market, getting noticed can be tough. With so many people applying for the same jobs, standing out is a challenge. But what if there was a way to grab employers' attention? Imagine giving them a proposal so interesting that they can't ignore you. It's not your usual job application¡ªit's a bold move that could make all the difference. Think about the person who took a different approach and got their dream job.
Recently, an IT company founder shared an interesting story: a job seeker offered to pay him to get a job. Isn't that a different way to find work? Let's find out more about this unique approach and how it could shake things up in the job search world. Come along as we explore this new method and what it means for both job seekers and employers.
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Job applicant offers to pay to founder for job
Paras Chopra, the founder of Wingify, a software firm in Bengaluru, received a surprising offer from a job candidate. The candidate promised to pay $500 (about Rs 41,000) if hired by Wingify.
Chopra shared a screenshot of the message he received from the candidate. Although he would not accept the money, Chopra found the pitch impressive. The candidate proposed that if hired, he would give Chopra $500. If he failed to prove himself within the first week, Chopra could fire him and keep the money.
Paras shared the screenshot of messages on X with the caption, "This is how you get attention!"
The screenshot Chopra shared said, ¡°I want to work at Wingify. ¡°I have a unique proposition for you. I¡¯ll pay you $500 to hire me. If I don¡¯t prove myself to be one of the best within a week you can fire me & keep the money. Saying this so I¡¯ll have skin in the game & not to waste your team¡¯s time.¡±
Ending with, "Looking forward to your rejection."
The post on X (formerly known as Twitter) has garnered over 118,000 views, with more than 45 replies and 35 retweets. Additionally, it has received around 900 likes. The comments section reflects a divided opinion on the matter. Check out the user's comments on the post:Is Your Car Over 15 Years Old? Here Are The Car Scrapping Rules You Need to Know
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