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Key · 07-19-2019, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Wait, does flexjobs require a fee to join as a recruit/employee or something? That's 150% a scam.

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Anteater · 07-19-2019, 08:14 PM

It isn't any more of a "scam" than Monster or any of those job board sites are. It's just a means to an end if you want to save yourself some time looking for remote work. https://www.homeworkingclub.com/flexjobs-review

If you think you have viable skillset for different types of positions, you could always go talk to some of those placement companies, headhunters, whatever.

Key · 07-19-2019, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

It isn't any more of a scam than Monster or any of those job board sites are. It's just a means to an end if you want to save yourself some time looking for remote work. https://www.homeworkingclub.com/flexjobs-review

If you think you have viable skillset for different types of positions, you could always go talk to some of those placement companies, headhunters, whatever.

At least you admit its a scam.

**Exo** · 07-19-2019, 08:17 PM

I'm not saying this is a guaranteed to work idea but every single job I've ever had, and I've had many, was because I walked into a place and talked to somebody. F*ck those headhunting places and f*ck job search sites. They work sometimes but I feel like nobody actually tries to just walk in and ask if a place is hiring and if they could talk to a manager. Sh*t, I got drunk at a bar and asked my bartender for a job and I was working the next night.

Works sometimes is all I'm saying and it's free.

Anteater · 07-19-2019, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Key

At least you admit its a scam.

Your reading comprehension skills need serious work.

**Exo** · 07-19-2019, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

It isn't any more of a "scam" than Monster or any of those job board sites are.

This is admitting it's a scam.

Key · 07-19-2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

Your reading comprehension skills need serious work.

Nah I can read just fine.

Anteater · 07-19-2019, 08:28 PM

I was mocking the use of the term "scam" just because you don't get their business model. Everything about them and how they work is publically available and easy to understand if you have something greater than a 5 second attention span. https://www.flexjobs.com/faq

There's plenty of ways to apply for jobs out there, and FlexJobs aren't even the only job curator out there. But hey, go try out some different methodologies and see what works best. There are no guarantees in life.

Key · 07-19-2019, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Exo

I'm not saying this is a guaranteed to work idea but every single job I've ever had, and I've had many, was because I walked into a place and talked to somebody. F*ck those headhunting places and f*ck job search sites. They work sometimes but I feel like nobody actually tries to just walk in and ask if a place is hiring and if they could talk to a manager. Sh*t, I got drunk at a bar and asked my bartender for a job and I was working the next night.

Works sometimes is all I'm saying and it's free.

I walked into my current employer almost 3 years now. Got an interview the day I walked in, was working at the job two days later. Still there. This does indeed work.

**Exo** · 07-19-2019, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

I was mocking the use of the term "scam" just because you don't get their business model. Everything about them and how they work is publically available and easy to understand if you have something greater than a 5 second attention span. https://www.flexjobs.com/faq

Is there something inherently difficult to understand here, or are you all just being purposely dumb? I don't get it.

Do I get my money back if I don't land a job?

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