Deceitful employer lists job as remote for "outreach" despite the fact that it's on-site 5 days/week in Wichita, Kansas: 'Can't imagine why they're having trouble recruiting'

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
May 6, 2025 8:00 AM EDT

If job candidates are expected to tell the truth on their application, shouldn't those same expectations be extended to employers as well? As we always say here at FAIL Blog, employment is a two-way street. Unfortunately, far too many hiring managers and recruiters think they can get away with just about anything in a tough job market. The assumption, of course, is that people seeking employment right now will put up with just about anything. The flip side is that employers like these always seem to underestimate the power of self-respect.

If you're lucky enough, several job candidates will have a list in their minds of the types of workplace environments they will avoid at all costs, and it doesn't stop there. If they want to work in person, they will prioritize those opportunities. If they want to be fully remote with jobs that simply do not need to be on-site, they will advocate for themselves as they should!

Keep scrolling below for this author's screenshots of a ridiculous job application he found online!

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  • This candidate read between the lines and questioned the “remote” job opportunity he found, only to discover that the hiring manager purposely listed the posting as “remote" only to gain more outreach. In fact, the opportunity was on-site only in Wichita, Kansas, the entire time! Here's the screenshot of this “subtle” reveal, along with reactions from members of this online community, all of whom were appalled by this revelation.

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    e-re WE ARE HIRING APPLY TODAY
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    The image does not depict the actual subjects of the story. Subjects are models.

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    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
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    notice that I'm unqualified and was waiting their time, I'd return their attitude. "apologies for the misdirection."
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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 !
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    ssjr325 - 22 hr. ago Report the posting, it is fraudulent.
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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.
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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.
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    Fragrant_Example_918. 21 hr. ago As if people looking for remote opportunities would be willing to relocate...
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    Why the do you think they're looking for remote positions, you moron? The answer PRECISELY because they don't want to relocate.
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    bab_tte 21 hr. ago Looks like they've updated it now. Good that you called it out
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    The image does not depict the actual subjects of the story. Subjects are models.

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    Legomaster1197. 18 hr. ago Wish they'd apologize. or acknowledge they outright lied to people.
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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
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    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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