RedBalloon

A $235k salary might sound insane to some. BUT    A 80k hire that also drags the team down? That’s a real cost. A 235k hire that opens up new revenue streams, streamlines processes, and makes your business more efficient? That’s an investment. The right hire may ask for more up front, but will multiply returns in the long run. We did the math... cheap isn't always worth it.

Little known fact: One 'Samantha' can undo the work of ten great employees. You know the type... It's the kind of hire that turns every meeting a minefield and every decision into drama. Next time you're hiring, remember: you're not just bringing in skills, you're bringing in a morale shifter. Every hire will affect the energy and productivity of your team. Skip destroyers. Hire more builders.

"I've been out of work for six months!" "You HAVE to get me this job, I have a family!" "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me interview!" One of the greatest temptations in an interview is the "desperation" move. But, unfortunately, it often works AGAINST the job seeker. Focusing on telling these stories can backfire because they do not tell the recruiter anything about how you would be a good fit for the job. They can't learn about your skills or qualities if you never take time to focus on them. In fact, whether fair or not, this can quickly make the recruiter ask themselves things like: "Will they be able to focus at work?" "Are they just looking for an 'in-between' job while they get things settled?" A GREAT rule of thumb: When you're in an interview, stay focused on your ability, merit, and readiness for the role. When you stay focused on your problems, you can often forget to show recruiters you actually have potential.

If you were building American monuments, you'd hire with RedBalloon 🇺🇸

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Happy Friday! Be a builder, not a complainer. Our nation was built by people who acted when time were hard and no one else was going to fix them. That spirit is still available if you know where to look. This is your reminder to not hire people who sit around wishing for “better conditions.” Hire the people who work to create them. Those are the people who build companies worth remembering.

No special retreats or three day weekends. The transcontinental railroad happened because crews rose every morning and carved progress out of mountains and deserts, inch by inch. That’s the kind of talent every great business still depends on today. People who don’t shy away from hard miles or long hours. Great businesses are built by people who understand that real progress comes from steady, relentless building.

Job seekers: when asked if you need visa sponsorship for a job, here's the best way to answer: Tell the truth. Dishonesty won't help you get a job that you aren't a good match for. It also won't help you get a job you ARE a good match for. Transparency on your situation helps recruiters match you with the right roles and employers. Honesty saves time for everyone involved and avoid complications further down the road. Honesty is always the best policy!

Freezing at Valley Forge. Deserting by the thousands. Armed with hunting rifles and stolen muskets. If you had a computer run the numbers on a militia of farmers, blacksmiths, businessmen, and mercenaries facing the most powerful army on Earth, victory would never be the prediction. Here's just a few Continental Army facts: 1. Made up almost entirely of civilians farmers, blacksmiths, tradesmen, and mercenaries with no formal military training 2. Spent the winter of 1777–78 at Valley Forge with little food, clothing, or shelter, and nearly a quarter of the army died 3. Went up against the British Army and Royal Navy, the best-funded, best-equipped military force in the world 4. Went on to win and found the greatest nation in history And none of that was supposed to happen, not if you relied on the numbers alone. This is because numbers can't measure what makes people live ambitious lives full of great work. Numbers can't predict character, courage, work ethic, nor values. The Continental Army is proof of an important fact: you can't gauge someone's total potential by just looking at a list of skills. You have to look at what drives them and what they're going to do with the tools they've been given. You have to look at their character and their values. Those signals will tell you if they'll just fill a seat or if they'll be a part of something extraordinary.

If your actions scream "bare minimum" then your words don't matter. You can't expect other people to recognize your value that you clearly don't take it seriously yourself. Some people think effort is just a buzzword, but if you want your team to succeed, effort is something you provide day in and day out. If you want people to believe you're valuable, you actually have to show value. You can't just talk about it, you have to show it.