A man was laid off for refusing to post “ghost jobs” on social media, revealing unethical hiring practices.
Recently, a hiring manager named Ceros Whaley was recently fired from his job for refusing to post what are known as “ghost jobs.”
These are job listings that companies create to make it seem like they are hiring, even though the positions do not actually exist.
This practice has become a troubling trend in the job market, and Whaley’s story sheds light on its negative impact.
What are ghost jobs?
Ghost jobs are fake job advertisements that companies use for various reasons.
Some companies post these listings to create a facade of growth or to encourage current employees to work harder.
Many companies post job listings that do not aim to fill actual positions.
Instead, they serve to manipulate employee morale or collect resumes for future use.
The man once posted “ghost jobs”
Whaley, who worked for a company managing job postings, realized that he was part of this practice.
He had been posting these ghost jobs, thinking it was just a part of his role. However, he soon began to feel uncomfortable about it.
“I used to post ghost jobs, which are fake jobs to encourage our current employees to work harder.
These jobs will be fake jobs, so you could apply for the listing but not actually get hired. They’re called ghost jobs,” he said.
He explained that he had created numerous ghost job listings, which misled many job seekers hoping to find new opportunities.
“You might have applied for a ghost job, which is not a real position.
These listings are often used to show that a company is hiring, encouraging current employees to work harder instead of actually increasing their pay.”
He added: “And I’ve made maybe 300 ghost job listings. I’ve made a lot. I’ve made so many it’s insane. And what messes me up is that they’re still doing it.”
Whaley found himself in a difficult position when his manager insisted that he continue posting these jobs.
The manager argued that the ghost jobs were helping to boost team morale.
Whaley disagreed and expressed his concerns about the ethics of posting fake job listings.
He believed that such practices were harmful to job seekers and created unnecessary stress for employees.
“I said, ‘Listen, I don’t feel good about doing this.”
Whaley revealed: “Might be the first time I’ve ever said that. Usually, I have like no morals, no ethics about anything.
I just didn’t feel good at all about doing it, although I was getting a massive bag from it, and he said, ‘Well, we need somebody to do it, and you’re the best we’ve got.'”
Man laid off by company after refusing to post “ghost jobs” on social media
Whaley found himself in a difficult position when his manager insisted that he continue posting these jobs.
The manager argued that the ghost jobs were helping to boost team morale.
Whaley disagreed and expressed his concerns about the ethics of posting fake job listings.
He believed that such practices were harmful to job seekers and created unnecessary stress for employees.
Whaley objected, but the company told him he needed to comply with their demands.
This situation escalated into a heated discussion, where Whaley stood his ground.
He felt it was wrong to mislead job seekers and contribute to a toxic work environment.
Ultimately, his refusal led to his dismissal from the company.
“I’m not gonna continue to post ghost job listings so our employees can act like they are scared to lose their jobs.
That ruins and destroys their mental health deeply.”