Rs 15,000 for managing four social media platforms? Viral job hiring post sparks outrage, netizens wonder 'is this serious?'

A hiring post for a “Content Head” has gone viral on social media, but for all the wrong reasons. The widely circulated image, now facing immense backlash, requires managing content across four platforms, two Instagram pages with a combined following of 90,000, a brand page, and LinkedIn while also handling strategy, research, scripting, captions, and overseeing editors and a social media manager. The catch? All this has to be done on a monthly salary of just Rs 15,000.

The compensation offered: ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 per month, along with ESOPs, for a full-time remote role with flexible hours.

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Senior content leadership position for Rs 15,000

The controversy started when an entrepreneur, Ravi Handa shared a post on X. He wrote, "This job opening was posted by a founder in a WhatsApp group of founders moderated by a VC.

I don't know what is more depressing - that someone can actually post this or that only 3 people out of 500+ called it out." (sic)

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Netizens furious over job posting

The post has triggered sharp backlash online, with many users calling out what they see as unrealistic expectations and severe underpayment for a senior-level position. Many people termed it as 'exploitative compensation' disguised as an opportunity. What was even worse that many pointed out that even entry-level or gig workers in sectors like food delivery often earn more.

"This can't be real. I mean how is a VC ready to hand over the "social media" content management to someone who is willing to earn ₹10K! This means the person is entirely devoid of any skills or the VC is some top shot guy who is putting this as an opportunity for people to work with him/her. (We have seen this before)," a netizen commented.

"How does this get past moderators. Even in a closed group I assume there are people that call out such nonsense. 5K is not even a livable wage," another one wondered.

"Never thought I’ll see 15k + ESOPs in one line," wrote another. "Is this serious?", asked another.

"Designation title says “Head”, but, the comp doesnot even have legs," said another.