Is it me or is this job post filled with red flags? 🚩

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Yes. Sounds like a maga boomer. Run.

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Lol sounds like they are working thru… a lot

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Comp: $65k, discretionary bonus of up to $2k. 2400 hours.

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I’m sure it’s a coincidence that emotional intelligence and adaptability aren’t on the list. This was written by someone who wanders the office at 8:07 and 6:15 to see who’s in their seats.

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Translation: we don't pay much and expect 2400 billable hours. We don't give you any support or mentorship, and we will blame you if something goes wrong that's not your fault.

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And we micromanage.

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Omg! I saw this job post and I agree it is filled with red flags and I was just thinking about that before I saw this!!

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“We are a firm of Creators not Victims.” Translation: “We have crapped on previous employees, but it was their fault not ours.”

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It’s you, these are all fine. Unless you’re a liberal who doesn’t take responsibility for their own actions.

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I love the self-own buried in here.

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Ha…I actually applied and interviewed with a small firm years ago that had these exact same instructions for the cover letter and subject line.

Yeah do not go here.

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They definitely had an employee that ended up in the psych ward because of the toxicity lol

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Whoever posted this definitely beats their significant other. If you work there, they’ll emotionally abuse you until you quit, get fired, or die.

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AI was used to write it, if that mitigates anything. But I wouldn’t apply for that job.

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Wow. Whoever wrote this managed to politely offer sound career advice while simultaneously coming off as a total di€k. That’s a rare achievement.

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I am inclined to give this guy a break. He’s a veteran who started his own first straight out of law school. I would not apply, but maybe cut this guy some slack.

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If he’s starting his own firm, he’s responsible for running it right.

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All looks reasonable to me, but they are giving a clear message. At most places, it is more of a dice roll.

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Scintillating.

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