'I did the most ridiculous interview of my life': Cosmetics store employee discovers that job candidate wants $55 per hour

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Oct 30, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

This cosmetic store worker couldn't believe their ears when they heard the salary this nurse requested. 

All respect in the world to nurses: they do a difficult job while keeping calm and helping patients who aren't always in the best state of mind. While doctors get a lot of the credit, nurses take on extra tasks and do a great job at keeping their patients cared for. They deserve to make a million dollars per hour, and while they aren't paid quite that much, a lot of nurses have a lucrative career. 

That's why it was so baffling that this nurse decided to take a second job at a place that only pays slightly above minimum wage. Some people need second jobs to get by. But if your wages are around $55 per hour, wouldn't it make more sense to just pick up more hours at your own job, instead of working somewhere you'll make $17.50 per hour? The nurse interviewing to work at a cosmetic store explained that she liked to shop at this store, and thought it'd make for a pleasant weekend job. Well… maybe she didn't think it through enough, as the hiring manager had to spell out for her why her expectations weren't realistic. 

Up next, read about this female worker who is seriously annoyed at her male coworker's bad habit of bringing his kids to the office, and expecting her to babysit them! 

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    I did the most ridiculous interview of my life this week. Brought in a couple of candidates for seasonal tasking this week. An entry level, part time job. Pay isn't great but it's about $1 higher than standard retail in the area.
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    One of my candidates is an RN. I asked her the basic questions and she told me she loves to shop here and wanted to switch because her job is killing her and working in makeup would be like playing all day. Ok lady reality is different but love the energy.
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    She asked about pay and I told her it's $17.50. She's flabbergasted and did a huge body reaction with lots of sounds and then said "that's not what I was expecting I'm a nurse, I have a degree"
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    I'm like yeah we don't have a store nurse position available, this is a tasking position. "But I'm a nurse, with years of experience" Yeah I saw that on your resume, I was surprised you applied. "I thought you'd compensate me based on my degree and experience" She wanted $55 an hour. Because she's a nurse. MAAM
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    deep-slay When I was a manager at ulta, I had someone apply for a part time BA position and asked for $86,000 a year and only wanted to work 20 hours a week. I couldn't believe it.
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    1foxylady4u Ma'am. This isn't Ulta Urgent Care.
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    c3ss4ia well if ulta ever decides to have a nurse position, you know who to call
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    Sass_Act As someone who left a medical career of 18yrs to switch into a completely different career path later in life with no former experience, I expected to start off with nothing BUT bottom dollar. That women's lack of real world job understanding is absolutely mind blowing.
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    kellzzz I got paid $10.50 as a PBA I woulda killed for $17.50 Asking for $55 at a retail chain like Ulta is wild. If they want to make a lot in retail then they need to apply for luxury brand stores
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    R.. As a nursing student, this has me wheezing ❤❤❤❤ nurses go through a lot, but you're giving up financial stability to "play with makeup"?? GORL.
    via u/RubyKitty97

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