I recently applied for a job that matched my qualifications. After nearly a month without any updates, I noticed the company reposted the same position--this time, with the same responsibilities but a lower salary. What could be the reasoning or rationale behind reposting a job and at a reduced pay rate?

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Probably an internal budget change. I'm seeing lots of positions that seem to be offering 2015 salaries for 2025 roles. I think we saw some salary inflation during the pandemic and salaries are dwindling back down, despite the cost of living increases. It really sucks

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agree with this- likely a budget change

The only rationale I can think of is a big ole red flag 🚩 As if this job market wasn't wacky enough, right?

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In my opnion, they noticed people would accept the job for less, so they decided to post like that. I have seen a few doing that, actually.

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wow thats a sucky move from the company

My first thought is that it might be a ghost job, something companies post but have no intention of filling. Or it's possible they realize that in this job market, with a recession looming, they could lowball people and get away with it. The conspiratorial among us would say it's a way that companies are getting us to accept low salaries as ordinary and normal.

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what's the purpose of posting a job without intention to fill it? Is it to make it look like the company is thriving?

I think it's likely a budget change and the company doesn't want to pay that much

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