In a highly competitive job market, an applicant recently offered to pay software company Wingify’s founder $500 for the opportunity to work there. The founder, Paras Chopra, shared the applicant’s message on social media, expressing his surprise and admiration for the unique approach. According to the applicant’s proposition, he was willing to pay Chopra $500 (approximately Rs. 41,000) if hired and acknowledged that he could be fired and have the money kept if he failed to prove his abilities within the first week.
The applicant stated, “I want to work at Wingify. I have a unique proposition for you. I’ll pay you $500 to hire me. If I don’t prove myself to be one of the best within a week you can fire me & keep the money. Saying this so I’ll have skin in the game & not to waste your team’s time. Looking forward to your rejection.”
The post generated various reactions on social media, with some users commending the applicant’s confidence while others questioned the approach and its implications for hiring practices.
This incident highlights the lengths some job seekers are willing to go to in order to stand out in a crowded job market. While the applicant’s offer may have been unconventional, it certainly got the attention of the company’s founder and sparked a broader discussion about the current state of job applications.
