Ghanaian Man Speaks Out, Shares Opinion on the Dark Side of Salary Negotiations
- A Ghanaian man criticised salary negotiation tactics, arguing they ruined companies and created disloyalty among employees
- He explained interviewees often undervalued themselves, while companies offered less despite budgeting higher salaries
- He concluded by urging Ghanaian employers to pay workers their true worth to avoid distrust and costly rehiring cycles
A Ghanaian man got many people talking after he gave his opinion on the hiring tactic that many companies and organisations use to employ their staff.
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Taking to social media, the unnamed man stated that such a tactic, while it might appear to save the company money, is responsible for their ruin and public disloyalty.
Starting with his explanation, the man shared a powerful, well-detailed scenario that, according to him, 'happens in Ghana every day.' He explained a job interview where a candidate, when asked for their salary expectation, would provide a specific range for the position.
Ghanaian man speaks on salary negotiation
He said once the candidate provides such data, the HR of the company would place his offer within the candidate's range; unbeknownst to the person, the company had budgeted a much higher salary for the role.
In his words:
"This happens in Ghana every day, and it's ruining companies. You walk into an interview, the HR asks, "What's your salary expectation?" You say, "Between GH₵4,000 to GH₵6,000." HR smiles, "We'll give you GH₵5,000." You accept, excited about the offer."
The Ghanaian man went on to explain the inevitable fallout by saying:
But here's the secret you don't know: the approved budget for your role is GH₵10,000. HR celebrates for saving money. Management praises them for cutting costs. Everyone is happy—until you find out the truth."
This practice, the Ghanaian argued, is not confined to a single industry but is rampant across banks, NGOs, tech firms, and even the government.
He went on explaining that the initial feeling of being 'smart' by underpaying an employee quickly gives way to the long-term consequences of a disengaged and distrustful workforce.
The employee, feeling devalued and deceived, becomes a liability rather than an asset, eventually leaving the company and forcing the costly hiring cycle to begin anew.
The man concluded not with a complex solution, but with a straightforward and potent directive to employers.
"Pay people what they are worth. It's as simple as that," he said.
Watch the video below:
Ghanaians react to the man's hiring analysis
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who listened to the audio on X. Some of the comments are below:
@45Blaq said:
"This is on point. They mess us up with the idea of saving the company. But rather they rob us."
@RedGoldGreenGh wrote:
"Not just a Ghana thing. It's how this version of capitalism works everywhere. Very disappointing. Human beings have never been this dispensable!"
@patricktandoh commented:
"Eii 4K to 6k charley wey job you people dey go the interview for."
@TommyHanks10 wrote:
"I think the very best answer to that question is to also ask back their base salary politely."
@erasmusYTL said:
"In all fairness, there's nothing wrong here, you were asked your expectations, and they quoted their reality."
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First-class University of Ghana graduate jobless
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a young Ghanaian man trended after he made a daring decision in his search for a job.
This comes after Obed Boateng, a graduate of the University of Ghana, made a video showing his university certificate and informing job seekers that he was ready to work.
Ghanaians who thronged the comment section of the video have shared varied opinions, with many commending him for the bold move.
Source: YEN.com.gh
