Ask HN: Would you refer a colleague for a job in exchange for a monetary reward?

1 pointspeterwallhead3y ago2 comments

Would you be more likely to refer a colleague for a job if when they get it you'd get a small monetary award?

2 comments

Nope.

Or rather - If the _only reason_ for doing so was to get some money then absolutely not.

If I refer someone I usually let the recruiter know that I am going to pass on their details to someone I know and leave it to the friend / colleague to decide if they want to apply/approach the recruiter. If there is a commission /finders fee then usually I will ask the recruiter to take me out for lunch and a few drinks. Win-Win on that front because doing it that way helps to keep you at the top of the queue when they (recruiters) think of potential candidates.

al_borland3y ago

The money doesn't play into it for me. I'm not going to sacrifice my integrity or burn a bridge (depending on the context) over a few bucks.

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