[T. Rustin Noone]

I am a senior level architect and had a recent graduate come to me looking for his first job. His grades were good, portfolio excellent and was a very good candidate for an entry-level position

The interview went fine until I asked the Magic Question, “What would it take for you to accept a position with my company?”

He responded, “Well. I would like $75,000 to start, health care, 401k if you have it, and access to a company car.”

I pretended to consider this for a moment and then responded, “I think your demands are in line. We can start you at $75,000 with an automatic 10% raise after 6 months. We provide gold-standard health care to all our employees and 100% match on the 401k. We will start you out with a Mercedes C class for the first 6 months, then move you up to the E Class on your 6 month anniversary.”

The applicant could not have been happier and with a huge smile on his face exclaimed, “You’re kidding?!?! Really!?!”

“Of course I’m kidding,” I said, “But you started it.”

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[Larry Lucido]

I am a senior level architect

"We will start you out with a Mercedes C class for the first 6 months, then move you up to the E Class on your 6 month anniversary.”

Now you have my attention. And I didn't read anything you wrote after that.

[sparklite2]

“What would it take for you to accept a position with my company?”

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I would have said, “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t want a job.”

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Oh ho! It is to laugh.

Thanks for the chuckle.

[SaveFerris]

lol