This was a real post to an online job board:
We are just weeks away to launch our new high end cosmetic line and are looking for a student graphic designer who would help us design the packaging, business cards etc. Some knowledge of the Asian Market would be appreciated. This is a great opportunity for somebody at the beginning of their career, if we work good together there is the possibility to become a full time employee.
No pay but lunch provided.
What are they serving for lunch? As compensation for designing high-end packaging it had better be a high-end lunch. Perhaps it could be lunch in Rome. That would make their offer worth passing on to my design students. Otherwise, it’s simply not worth their time. Look, even a student should be paid for doing “real” work.
Unfortunately, some student, somewhere, will take on this job at these terms. I’m sure it will be quite a learning experience.
