I received an email from a consulting firm looking for an individual with "my skills" to assist with the ongoing development of staff augmentation with a large private company. This company is looking for (many of the skills I do) to help drive their business.
So out of curiosity, I decide to contact this firm. They want to offer $51/HR, overtime pay, no benefits, no PTO. I ask this guy, and what company is this for? (You probably already know...FOLLETT!)
So unsure why he did not see I had worked for the company prior, I said I could not work at that low of pay staying I would consider about $70-$75/HR. With hesitation I was informed he will contact me to see if this was reasonable.
Thinking I would not hear from him after a couple of months, I received a phone call stating they would offer $70/HR and to begin filling out paperwork as the client is in need of a person with "my skills". And who would I report to? SS.
So after having a little fun, I declined and stated I had left the same company and politely declined unless they were willing to pay $250/HR to deal with the extra headaches and the idiocracy.
Needless to say, the guy hung up.
Hope you all enjoyed that chuckle