Overqualified for the Role Humor - too smart to be the fall guy

The Scenario We’ve all heard the "overqualified" rejection, but this overqualified for the role humor reveals the hidden corporate motive. In a "setup for failure" position, high competence is actually a threat to leadership.

If you are too skilled, you might accidentally fix the project or maintain enough evidence to prove the disaster wasn't your fault. They don't want a fixer; they want a finisher—specifically, someone to finish the blame trail.

The Observation The satire targets the inverse logic of toxic recruitment. It critiques the "Scapegoat Manager" role where the ideal candidate isn't someone who can succeed, but someone who is expendable enough to be dismissed once the "high demand forecast" for blame arrives.

Being rejected for being "too good" is the ultimate red flag; it means the organization has already accepted failure and is now just looking for a shield.

In a toxic culture, being 'overqualified' often just means you're too smart to be the fall guy.

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• Series: Hiring Cartoons 

  
  

• Theme: HR Cartoons