Employers - stop advertising your fast-paced environment like it's a good thing.

Anonymous

April 27,2022 at 3:17PM UTC

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Employers - stop advertising your fast-paced environment like it's a good thing.

This seems to be code for "we want you to do the job of three or more people at our entry-level salary." If you need three different jobs done, hire three people.

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AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 5:00PM UTC
Right?
It's the crazy expectation that people are drawn to burnout and having no life.
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 5:01PM UTC
Oh that sounds dreamy!
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 6:04PM UTC
Completely agree - I saw a job like this the other day that described itself as being like a //insert company in specific established field// but with a start-up mentality, touting the fast pace, etc.
I thought we had moved past that phase in workplace lore. It made me think that they were way out of touch trying to advertise that way, and that it would be, as you say, "the job of three or more people at entry-level salary" - so out of touch!
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 6:05PM UTC
I'd work at that place haha
JJApril 27,2022 at 7:09PM UTC
Yep, it’s not the flex companies think it is. They think it’s showing how busy, innovative, cool they are. It’s not even code anymore: it’s a flashing red light.
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 7:38PM UTC
There have been times I have NOT applied to a job that I may have otherwise liked due to this phrasing. I can work fast-paced, but I stresses me out too much.
AnonymousApril 28,2022 at 2:22AM UTC
Or the other duties assigned. Usually means 5 different roles
AnonymousApril 29,2022 at 2:49AM UTC
From what they advertise to what they are now asking for, companies have become unrealistic.
Fast-paced= will be overworked doing the job of 5, working long hours
ninja= This job will be your life you will burn out
team player = the company is more interested in results than in who did what. Don’t expect recognition or to be noticed
multi tasker= you will dumped on and be pulled in 100 directions
Rockstar/superstar = you will be a company work mule
high achiever = you will be expected to go above and beyond expectations of the job
Flexible/other tasks as assigned = you will be doing work not related to your role. It could include filing, picking up the bosses dry cleaning or anything
AnonymousApril 29,2022 at 12:21PM UTC
I’m very careful about reading between the lines on job postings. Many of the job descriptions I see listed as Change Management are looking for a Lean Expert, Project Manager and Change Manager, for portfolio support, meaning that you’ll be wearing three hats across multiple projects. Sure, I can do that, but the pay being offered is for one of those positions across a portfolio environment.
AnonymousApril 29,2022 at 12:49PM UTC
Companies are using the buzz words to stay trendy, appear cool. They do not see how it looks from the outside.
I suggest if the job sounds appealing then apply and in the interview break down the job description and ask questions. Their idea of multitasking, a ninja, rock star, fast paced…. May be very different than your idea. Could be good or may not be.
AnonymousApril 29,2022 at 8:10PM UTC
There would be thousands of applicants vying for that job! lol