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Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They’re Motivated By Money: “I’m Crying”

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Recruiting is all about finding and hiring the right people. However, the criteria that describe the term “right” might be different depending on who you ask. Even within the same company.

A recent post from r/RecruitingHell highlights this dilemma.

Created by a person who goes online by the nickname DutchTinCan, it describes a situation their company had ended up in when it finally received approval to fill a critical role.

The position was a tough sell—boring and repetitive, yet demanding enough to require a sharp, capable individual. After a lengthy search, they found one who seemed like the perfect candidate. Until the hiring panel started raising concerns about his motivation.

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

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Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

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Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

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Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

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As the story went viral, others shared their own similar experiences, highlighting that this isn’t a standalone case

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

People have had a lot of reaction to this hiring practice, especially the managers’ priorities

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

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Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

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Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

Perfect Applicant Is Rejected Just Because They're Motivated By Money: "I'm Crying"

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 hours ago

LOL at the comment who is complaining about "corporate America". OP literally stated they're Dutch and working for a Dutch company.

5points

Cee Cee 1 hour ago

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greenideas 1 hour ago

I teach English at a technical university and one of the things we talk about with my students is job interviews (in English, obviously). When we get to the question "Why do you want to work here?" they all instinctively want to answer "to have money for bills", and I have to explain the song and dance you have to do about how you want to be a part of the company because it's so great bla bla. They always find it funny.

2points

BewilderedBanana 2 hours ago

It baffles me how employers expect money to be nowhere near the top of the list of things a prospective employee prioritises. Had many arguments with my boss about this, coz he believes people should be motivated by passion towards their craft... or some other bøllocks like that. Sure if you enjoy your job both your life and the work will probably be better, and money isn't the only thing that matters. But most people work to live, not the other way round. And i, for one, will pick a job that pays me 20% more, even if i'm going to enjoy it 20% less - the net result will be better peace of mind and, most probably, a better work/life balance

2points

kath morgan 1 hour ago

I do have passion for my craft… but it doesn’t pay very well so that’s why I need a day job!!

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 hours ago

LOL at the comment who is complaining about "corporate America". OP literally stated they're Dutch and working for a Dutch company.

5points

Cee Cee 1 hour ago

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greenideas 1 hour ago

I teach English at a technical university and one of the things we talk about with my students is job interviews (in English, obviously). When we get to the question "Why do you want to work here?" they all instinctively want to answer "to have money for bills", and I have to explain the song and dance you have to do about how you want to be a part of the company because it's so great bla bla. They always find it funny.

2points

BewilderedBanana 2 hours ago

It baffles me how employers expect money to be nowhere near the top of the list of things a prospective employee prioritises. Had many arguments with my boss about this, coz he believes people should be motivated by passion towards their craft... or some other bøllocks like that. Sure if you enjoy your job both your life and the work will probably be better, and money isn't the only thing that matters. But most people work to live, not the other way round. And i, for one, will pick a job that pays me 20% more, even if i'm going to enjoy it 20% less - the net result will be better peace of mind and, most probably, a better work/life balance

2points

kath morgan 1 hour ago

I do have passion for my craft… but it doesn’t pay very well so that’s why I need a day job!!

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