Si1us53jopa's journey

I just had a frustrating experience with a Senior Operations role at a mid-sized logistics firm. After spending four weeks going through interviews and a case presentation, I received an offer that was shockingly low. The job listing stated a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000, and I confirmed with the recruiter that the base salary would be around $95k. However, when the formal offer came in, it was only $58,000. I thought it was a mistake and immediately contacted HR to address the discrepancy. The recruiter laughed and explained that the $95k was an 'aspirational ceiling' for future performance, not the starting salary. I felt completely misled after investing so much time into the process. I withdrew my application on the spot, expressing my disappointment in their approach. The recruiter even suggested I was being 'hostile' about money, which I found outrageous. This kind of bait-and-switch tactic is incredibly frustrating, especially in a tough job market.