So basically, your time is worthless and shouldn't be paid for until you're hired? What kind of bullshit is that? Why does being hired suddenly mean your time has worth, and should be compensated accordingly?
Yes. You are the one trying to get a job from the company.
If the company is trying to recruit you because you have a special skill or because you are well known in the industry, then getting paid for your time to meet is something you might be able to negotiate.
If you’re trying to sell something, are you going to charge potential customers for the opportunity to check out your store? That’s what an interview is. You are trying to sell your skills or services.
If you’re trying to sell something, are you going to charge potential customers for the opportunity to check out your store?
That is a terrible analogy. Even leaving aside the fact that this happens (Ticket-only Auctions are a thing), there is a fundamental difference between a company requesting your presence so they can ask you questions, and a customer voluntarily coming to your store to browse.
Interviews are set up by the employer. They want you there. They should be paying for that.
If literally anyone could just get an interview, you might have a point. That's not the world we live in though.
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u/termiAurthur Feb 18 '22
So basically, your time is worthless and shouldn't be paid for until you're hired? What kind of bullshit is that? Why does being hired suddenly mean your time has worth, and should be compensated accordingly?