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Exact same thing happened to me.

Posted By: Rhonda on 2008-10-01
In Reply to: Passed their test, had 2nd interview yesterday. Today, - sm

I passed their testing, but the interview made me uncomfortable as well.  They offered 0.075.  I said I would not work for less than 0.09.  She said she would get back to me.  About a week later, I received the same email you did.  At this point, I would not work for them at any price. Their tactics stinks.  If the compensation I asked for was too high, why not just say so?


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