A Woman’s Interview Was Canceled for Asking About Pay

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In a world where discussing money is often deemed taboo, one woman’s job interview took a bizarre turn after she simply inquired about compensation. After progressing past her initial phone interview for a menu development role at a food delivery service, Sarah Blake sent an email to HR seeking clarification on salary and benefits. Instead of the expected reply, she was met with an unexpected response that her inquiry indicated she wasn’t a good fit for the company, and her follow-up interview was promptly canceled.

The HR representative stated, “We are a startup that prioritizes those eager to take on challenges and embrace new opportunities. Our focus is on hard work and dedication to company goals, rather than on compensation. Questions about pay at this early stage raise concerns regarding organizational fit.” To clarify, this “early stage” came after Sarah had already completed an interview and was invited back for another round.

A subsequent email from the company indicated that her priorities did not align with those of the organization, leading to the cancellation of her scheduled meeting. Sarah took to Twitter to share the entire exchange, and the response was nothing short of outrage from users who recognized the absurdity of the situation.

After her post went viral, the company’s co-founder, Mark Jennings, acknowledged the misstep, stating, “The email sent to Sarah was inappropriate and does not reflect our team’s values. We are disappointed with how it was handled. We do provide compensation details before hiring. Once we became aware of this issue, we reached out to Sarah to apologize and to reschedule her interview.” However, it remains unclear whether Sarah is even interested in a second chance, and we wouldn’t blame her if she wasn’t.

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In summary, Sarah Blake’s unfortunate experience highlights the ongoing stigma around discussing salary during interviews, and the backlash from the public has prompted the company to reevaluate its approach.