“Candidate’s Innocent Plea Triggers HR Outrage: What Happened Behind Closed Doors?”
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The author of this story, however, got scolded by an HR representative after asking for a salary bump
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The situation worsened when the HR rep began launching personal attacks
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The author refused to name the person but gave some clues on what industry they are in
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The HR industry can be highly stressful, according to surveys
The HR rep’s behavior could be a sign of stress and burnout. A 2023 survey reported by the Society For Human Resource Management revealed that 95 percent of over 1,000 HR leaders in the U.S. believe their work is “simply too much.”
Ninety-one percent of respondents also described their last few years in the profession as “challenging,” while 84 percent stated they “regularly felt stressed.” Eighty-one percent felt burned out, while 61 percent considered shifting industries.
However, Lucas disagrees with the HR rep’s actions despite the job’s apparently demanding nature.
“If an employee is out of the price range, you simply say, ‘Thanks, but we’ve budgeted X. Are you still interested?’” Lucas told Bored Panda, describing the HR employee’s conduct as “totally inappropriate.”
Lucas also stated that the recruiter could have had a mental breakdown during the interview and may need professional help.
Knowing the market rate could help an employee during a salary interview
