'I marked this as remote for increased outreach': Company acknowledges lying about remote status on job posting, gets roasted online

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Apr 5, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

It's remarkable how frequent these shady job postings are…

Look, if job candidates are expected to be transparent and honest in every aspect of their resumes and applications, then we should at the very least expect the same transparency and honesty from the folks for whom we might be working. It should not be novel to be asking for this. In this case, we don't even have a company being intentionally vague in its outlining of job expectations and responsibilities, which is certainly another frequent occurrence. Here, we just have straight-up lying going on. This recruiter decided it would be a good idea to gain more exposure for their onsite, in-person, full-time position in Wichita, Kansas, by listing said position as fully remote. 

One would think that this behavior should get the company in trouble on all job posting sites, but as we mentioned, the same scrutiny we feel as job candidates rarely is projected on recruiters and companies. Keep scrolling below to see how folks responded to this blatant lie online. For more stories like this, here is one about a boss who forced his employee to stay late.

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    r/antiwork Posted by u/Guilty_Two_3245 22 hours ago posts job with false "remote" listing, admits it.
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    Page 3 of 4 Additional Questions Due to federal regulations, this position can only be held by a United States Citizen; are you a US citizen? * Select an option I want to say this upfront, this is an ON-SITE role. I marked this as remote for increased outreach to individuals open to relocation. Apologies for the misdirection. Select 7 if you are open to relo.* This position in ON-SITE in Wichita Kansas, are you able to relocate within a 4-5 week timeframe?* Select an option
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    fgwr4453 22 hr. ago I would apply to this job with an entirely false resume tailored to get an interview. If I got the job, I would accept it and never show up. Or if they notice that I'm unqualified and was waiting their time, I'd return their attitude. "apologies for the misdirection." 2.2k Reply Share
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    Dommccabe 21 hr. ago So good. I think we should set up an automated application system that sends off false applications to these bozos.. Sorry for the misdirection my ! 515 Reply Share
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    ssjr325 22 hr. ago Report the posting, it is fraudulent. 1.3k Reply Share
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    EnqueteurRegicide. 22 hr. ago This is evidence that they are fine with wasting your time for the unlikely chance that it will give them a couple of extra candidates. 518 Reply Share
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    Maharassa451 - 21 hr. ago I want to say this up front, I DO NOT know C++, I just put it in my resume to increase outreach to companies open to teaching me, apologies for the misdirection. 418 Reply Share ...
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    Fragrant_Example_918. 21 hr. ago As if people looking for remote opportunities would be willing to relocate... Why the do you think they're looking for remote positions, you moron? The answer: PRECISELY because they don't want to relocate. 160 Reply Share
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    bab_tte 21 hr. ago Looks like they've updated it now. Good that you called it out 154 Reply Share
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    Legomaster1197. 18 hr. ago Wish they'd apologize or acknowledge they outright lied to people.
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    liirko 21 hr. ago This should be illegal.
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    Fixerguy415 19 hr. ago Or at least billable at contractor rates... I'd be okay with that!
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    meatcylindah - 21 hr. ago Be a shame if everyone marks yes and wastes his time...
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    SorryDidntReddit. 19 hr. ago "Yes, I marked yes for better outreach, sorry for the misdirection, please mark yes if you're willing to hire remote."
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    Tschudy 21 hr. ago Seen a lot of those. Also ones where "remote" means "on the road all day" like a cable tech
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    blyzo 21 hr. ago ON-SITE in Wichita, KS lol. Can't imagine why they're having trouble recruiting.
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    Electronic Weight3. 21 hr. ago I'm thinking that everyone should apply and land an interview with a completely false resume for this job, and once the interview starts after the niceties are done with, then you reveal that you actually do not hold US citizenship and/or you have no idea what the job is for, and offer your apologies for the misdirection.
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