Posted on Feb 10, 2022

17 Infuriating Employers Demanding A List Of Requirements But Offering Very Little Pay

One woman asked a dog sitter to pay her, just because her dog is ~so delightful~.

by Alexa Lisitza

BuzzFeed Staff

1. This mom who has had three different nannies quit, but somehow thinks they're the problem:

Maybe You Wouldn't be on the THIRD nanny if you paid more than $10/hr? from ChoosingBeggars

2. This job expecting a skillful, bilingual manager to take charge of a team for only $8 an hour:

3. This parent who is only willing to pay someone $25 a day for 10 hours of work:

$2.50 an hour, 50 hours a week. Reshared it asking for someone “reliable and trustworthy only”. How can you expect reliable and trustworthy at that price? from ChoosingBeggars

4. This church who expects 10% of their employee's pay back:

Tithing as a job requirement... from antiwork

5. This pet parent who thinks their dog is such a gift that the dog sitter should pay them:

Choosing beggar wants you to pay to watch their dogs. from ChoosingBeggars

6. This vague listing that promises there is a "potential for cash compensation," but nothing is guaranteed:

Geez. Not even a guaranteed $50 - $100 for the poor intern? from ChoosingBeggars

7. Oh look, another parent looking for a babysitter for their 2-month-old and three pets for $150 per week:

Ah yes,$ 150 a week for a job with brimful moment hours from ChoosingBeggars

8. This job that requires a master's degree for JUST over minimum wage in many states:

Wants a masters degree for a minimum wage job... from ChoosingBeggars

9. This position for a support specialist who wouldn't be paid during their full-time, eight-week training:

Like who in the hell would agree to this? from antiwork

10. This drone pilot position that had the audacity to require a DOCTORATE degree for $18 per hour:

Agriculture sUAS Drone Pilot - Doctorate (Preferred) - So...$120k in student debt for an $18 per hour job... from antiwork

11. This publication offering $20 per article. Ya know, just two cents a word:

Really glad I got 2 liberal arts degrees for a job like this. from antiwork

12. This medical facility searching for a nurse who is willing to put their life at risk while working with COVID patients for $20 an hour:

13. This senior-level position offering $13 an hour:

first post here, what the hell? from antiwork

14. This person in search of a wedding photographer who is willing to grossly underestimate their worth for $200 a day:

15. This ad in search for an entire film crew who are willing to be paid in experience:

I want a full crew of experienced filmmakers, own equipment preferred, "you should expect overall zero-budget project with no pay" from ChoosingBeggars

16. This parent who thinks their kids are so charming that people should babysit them for free:

Wasn’t this someone’s story on here? from ChoosingBeggars

17. And finally, another parent underpaying their babysitters with $37.50 per day and bonus points:

You should come watch my kid all week for $150! from ChoosingBeggars

17 Infuriating Employers Demanding A List Of Requirements But Offering Very Little Pay

1. This mom who has had three different nannies quit, but somehow thinks they're the problem:

2. This job expecting a skillful, bilingual manager to take charge of a team for only $8 an hour:

3. This parent who is only willing to pay someone $25 a day for 10 hours of work:

4. This church who expects 10% of their employee's pay back:

5. This pet parent who thinks their dog is such a gift that the dog sitter should pay them:

6. This vague listing that promises there is a "potential for cash compensation," but nothing is guaranteed:

7. Oh look, another parent looking for a babysitter for their 2-month-old and three pets for $150 per week:

8. This job that requires a master's degree for JUST over minimum wage in many states:

9. This position for a support specialist who wouldn't be paid during their full-time, eight-week training:

10. This drone pilot position that had the audacity to require a DOCTORATE degree for $18 per hour:

11. This publication offering $20 per article. Ya know, just two cents a word:

12. This medical facility searching for a nurse who is willing to put their life at risk while working with COVID patients for $20 an hour:

13. This senior-level position offering $13 an hour:

14. This person in search of a wedding photographer who is willing to grossly underestimate their worth for $200 a day:

15. This ad in search for an entire film crew who are willing to be paid in experience:

16. This parent who thinks their kids are so charming that people should babysit them for free:

17. And finally, another parent underpaying their babysitters with $37.50 per day and bonus points:

If you're comfortable sharing, tell us about the most ridiculous job interview you've ever been on in the comments.

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