A University of Ghana (UG) final-year student’s request for a staggering GHS 50,000 monthly salary to work as a full-stack developer for a tech company has sparked reactions on social media.
The discussion ensued after screenshots of WhatsApp conversations between the applicant and the employers were shared by @CheEsquire on X (formerly Twitter).
The screenshots revealed the student’s confirmation of the salary demand upon inquiry by the employers.
However, the employers, unable to meet the exorbitant demand, promptly bid farewell to the student and indicated they would consider other applicants for the position.
Initially proposing GHS 50,000, the student eventually lowered the figure to GHS 20,000, stating, “if this also gets me off the list, that is fine.”
A tech solutions company seeking to recruit a Ghanaian Full Stack Developer asked me to post their requisition on twitter and a number of candidates applied. This is one engagement between their recruiter and one applicant. 🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/UVia8SxWFj
— Che🇬🇭 (@CheEsquire) April 21, 2024
1. Your first job
2. Mention some decent figure (even if it’s a little bit below the going rate)
3. Get employed and get some serious experience under your belt
4. Re-negotiate your salary.
5. Leverage your experience for a higher pay in a different company if (4) fails.— PrimaLFX (@thisspmfx) April 22, 2024
The guy’s negotiation skill is terrible, how do you drop from 50,000 to 20,000… 🤷🏾♂️
— Nyankah Mensah (@nyankahmensah) April 21, 2024
The student’s posture has garnered mixed reactions, with others appreciating him knowing his worth, while others have slammed him for missing a good opportunity to land a job when he is yet to graduate from the university.
See some reactions below:
1. Your first job
2. Mention some decent figure (even if it’s a little bit below the going rate)
3. Get employed and get some serious experience under your belt
4. Re-negotiate your salary.
5. Leverage your experience for a higher pay in a different company if (4) fails.— PrimaLFX (@thisspmfx) April 22, 2024
The guy’s negotiation skill is terrible, how do you drop from 50,000 to 20,000… 🤷🏾♂️
— Nyankah Mensah (@nyankahmensah) April 21, 2024
I see nothing wrong with the amount he’s requesting. It’s all about knowing your worth! I know guys who take home more than Ghs100,000 per month.
— Abdul Rauf (@realniendoo) April 22, 2024
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