
He asked for job salary, but founder's reply shocked him. 'We don’t pay salaries, we offer connections'
Published on: Oct. 17, 2025, 12:51 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A job seeker recently shared a viral Reddit post recounting his experience interviewing for a social media role at a “mission-driven” startup. While the job posting promised fair pay, the founder revealed that the company did not offer salaries in its early phase, instead emphasizing “lifelong connections” and cultural alignment. The candidate was ultimately told he wasnt a fit.