Robert "One-Fifth" The Pay

"Dear XXXXX,

We know you are diligently looking for your next job opportunity and we want to be the best resource for you. However, we are all experiencing the effects of the economy. Many clients are unable to afford the rates they’ve paid in the past. In order to meet their new budget restrictions, I am trying to gauge if you would be willing to work at a rate between $10 and $17 an hour.

Our goal is to keep people working and this is one way to do so. These pay rates are a temporary response to the current economic market. As the market improves, we will look to increase our pay rates accordingly.

If you are open to working for this rate on a short or long term basis, please email me and let me know. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,


~Kelli"