Woman’s Rant Goes Viral For Telling Hiring Managers They Need A Reality Check

Job hunting has never exactly been an easy process but some would argue that it has gotten even more challenging in our technology-driven world.

The reality is, that we're not all searching for our dream job.

People are working for money

More often than not, people are on the hunt for a job that will allow them to pay their bills. Most job seekers don't have the luxury of taking a low-paying job with the trade-off of learning new skills or experience.

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They need a job that can support them financially. Unemployment can mean going hungry for a lot of people.

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Managing expectations is important

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For prospective employees, this means not being too picky when job hunting, especially if they don't have a ton of experience and no plans to stay in the job long-term.

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For potential hiring managers, this means being aware that not every candidate is committed to keeping that role for their entire career.

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Some companies preach an ethical workspace but practice something different

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Some companies preach an ethical work environment that prioritizes employees' well-being but in practice, they fail to provide such a workplace.

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The majority of corporations recognize that employees, like money and time, are expendable.

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One woman is calling out the major flaws in hiring practices

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A young woman has recently gone viral on TikTok for blasting what she calls the "fantasy world" that certain businesses and corporations are living in when it comes to hiring staff.

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The Chicago-based woman named Maysun Valles goes by @maysunmilk on TikTok.

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A recent job interview didn't go the way she expected

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Her viral video captioned "Don't waste my time" has gained over 2.5 million views.

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In the clip, Valles sits in her car and appears visibly frustrated while she vents to the camera about her experience at a recent job interview.

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"I need these companies and hiring managers to grow up"

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Valles explained that she recently applied for a job that didn't list the starting wages in the posting.

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Text: Listen, I need these companies and these hiring managers to grow up and like get a grip on reality. Okay, I applied to a job where they didn't list the pay. That was my fault. That was my bad. Okay, I should know, red flag, okay?
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She acknowledges that it was mainly her own fault for not paying attention to this major "red flag" and applying anyway.

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After interviewing she found out the pay was too low

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She describes how the interview process unfolded and eventually arrived at the compensation discussion.

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Text: I go through the interview, we get to the end of the interview. He tells me the pay. It's low. And so he asked me how I'm feeling.
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When the hiring manager revealed the starting wages, Valles was less than impressed and she wasn't afraid to tell him.

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She was told there is more to be made at the company other than money

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"I said, frankly, the pay is low, and I can't work for that. I'll be completely honest. And I brought up that it wasn't listed on the job listing."

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The hiring manager responded, "Yeah, you know, here's the thing. There's a lot more here to gain than just money."

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She concludes it should be mandatory to include salaries

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Valles did not respond well to the suggestion that she gain experience over money.

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She rants, "Okay this is where what I mean when I say like, they need to grow up. I don't know what fantasy world you're living in, where people are letting you pay them in, like gold star stickers or whatever but I live in the real world where people need money to survive."

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Commenters supported her

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Commenters were quick to support the young woman, echoing her thoughts that "working for experience" is next to impossible.

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And it most certainly doesn't pay the bills.

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"Motivation doesn't pay the bills"

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Thousands of comments expressed similar frustrations with the job market, especially for entry-level positions.

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One user joked "unfortunately, motivation doesn't pay the bills."

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Some comments were critical

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Still, not everyone was supportive of her perspective and some commenters left criticism on her original video, causing her to clap back in response videos.

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In this clip she asks "Are you a hiring manager? Why are you mad?" before doubling down on the fact that "it should be illegal" for companies to leave the compensation out of job postings.

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Most people agree listing pay in the ad saves time for everyone

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Users were quick to come to Valles's defense in the comments section.

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One person even said they work in Human Resources and agree that "Listing pay [in the job posting] saves time for job seekers and interviewers alike."

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Trolls commented on her appearance

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One troll even left a comment judging the young woman for her nose piercings.

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Comment from TikTok: You're telling someone to grow up? With two bull rings hanging on your nose?? Okay
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She was quick to bring him up to speed in a response video, saying "I think this comment is funny," before adding "Sorry dude, it's not 1950 anymore."

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Tattoos and piercings don't dictate success

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People reassured Valles that plenty of successful people have made it far in life regardless of tattoos and piercings.

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One person remarked that judging someone based on their physical appearance is "so strange."

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People everywhere have had similar experiences in the workforce

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It's clear that Valles isn't the only one who has struggled with finding the right fit in the job field.

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Comment: I got rejected from Taco Bell because I was a college student. Deadass told me she wanted some commitment. ITS TACO BELL
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Hundreds of people commented to share their own experiences trying to get hired at corporations— some of which are notoriously worse than others.

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There is an insanely high expectation for young entry-level employees

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One of the most difficult parts about landing a job is obtaining the elusive "experience" that's needed for an entry level position.

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Corporations are especially bad for expecting this of students who have yet to enter the workforce.

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Dunkin' Donuts wouldn't hire someone with 2 degrees and experience

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People recalled their own experiences of trying to get hired in different places before they were deemed "qualified" enough.

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One commenter proved that even 2 degrees and restaurant experience might not be enough to land you a job at Dunkin' Donuts.

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Starbucks is seriously hard to get hired at

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Some restaurants appear to be worse than others for taking on new hires.

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Lots of people mentioned their struggles trying to get hired at the same place for years in a row. Starbucks seems to be one of the hardest places to get a foot in the door.

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You need to know somebody

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Most people admitted they were only able to secure their first job by having a connection to someone in the business.

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While having an inside connection is definitely the easiest way, it's not the only way. It's just important to remember you could be competing against someone with a connection of their own.