I applied for a position and received a link to schedule a call. Ten minutes past the scheduled time, a recruiter contacted me. We started with the typical questions, during which he confirmed that I was comfortable with a daily commute to Waltham, working in the office five days a week for 9.5 hours each day. Additionally, the role requires a four-hour shift every other Saturday, with no extra compensation beyond the base salary. When I inquired about the salary, I learned that the base pay is $30,000 annually. This compensation equates to approximately 47-51 hours of work per week, without overtime pay, as the position is commission-based. This salary is not only below the living wage for the area but also raises concerns about work-life balance. Despite federal regulations requiring overtime pay for salaries under $45,000, the recruiter seemed to view this compensation structure as standard and suggested that my concerns were atypical. I found the offered salary to be insufficient and not aligned with the expected workload and cost of living

So far they have been extremely communicative. Jimmy called me within 1 day of me submitting my application, explained the precess, and moved me to the next step of the interview. I have high hopes.