I’ve been applying for mid-level marketing roles, and half of them list responsibilities that sound senior-level for entry pay.

Are companies just recycling job descriptions, or has the bar actually gotten that high?

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Yeah it’s rough out here. Time for us to start freelancing & figure out a new path tbh

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True, freelancing sounds great until you remember healthcare exists.

I think the bar has actually gotten that high. It is an employer's job market. They know they can demand more and offer less. It is unfortunate but we are seeing it everywhere.

You're right, I think I keep lying to myself so I don't have to accept reality.

The seeming mismatch with pay levels is probably just a function of the marketplace. A lot of people have been laid off this year, and they're looking for work. They'll accept lesser positions and lowball offers because they need a job. That's how the lousy job market serves to push salaries downward.

The ripple effect from layoffs really does reset the whole market. It’s frustrating how quickly standards shift when there’s an oversupply of talent.

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