they fired me for AI... now they want me back

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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable scenario of being fired and then rehired, with a humorous and slightly sarcastic tone. The creator's use of Sprout to find a new job subtly integrates a product promotion within the narrative, making it feel organic and less like a direct advertisement.

Summary

A woman recounts being fired for using AI, only to be asked back by her former employer who now realizes the cost of AI. She uses this to negotiate a higher salary, highlighting that the AI they implemented ended up costing them more than her previous salary.

Structure

1Creator is invited to a meeting by her former employer.
2Employer expresses excitement about her potentially rejoining the team.
3Creator questions this, reminding them she was fired for using AI.
4Employer admits AI was costly and they want her back.
5Creator negotiates a higher salary, mentioning she found a better job via Sprout.

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they fired me for AI... now they want me back Hey Jadelyn Hey, I was invited to this meeting. what kind of bs they on now Yes, yes yes yes yes. We are super excited today about potentially rejoining our team. help? Wasn't I replaced by AI like 2 months ago? See, here's the crazy thing with that. It actually ends up costing oh lmao... us way more money to buy the software than it would have been to keep you. So we're prepared to offer you your job back acting like they are the ones doing ME a favor uh same benefits your PTO hours would be honored and such. So what do you say? So what do you say? Are you being serious right now? You know two months ago I was fired with no warning and I started using Sprout to auto apply and now you guys are coming back. lemme laugh in ur face Well, I'm sorry to a difficult couple of months but I'm glad to hear you still don't have a job. whys that sound so backhanded you can even have your old desk back um right next to the men's bathroom I think. Don't think so. Alright, let's cut to the chase. What do I need to give you for you to come back? Management is really pissed at me right now because I was the one who pitched the AI switch in the first place so mmm well how about 120k a year base salary with annual bonus incentives? You were making 80,000 before why would I give you 40,000 dollar Bump. So I mean that's the expected salary of the job I found on Sprout I have an interview scheduled for tomorrow at noon so yeah, you're also desperate. Fine. Uh, the AI ended up costing about $50,000 per the jobs we cut anyway, I guess uh we could make that work. Alright, see you Monday.

Transcript

Hey Jadelyn Hey, I was invited to this meeting. what kind of bs they on now Yes, yes yes yes yes. We are super excited today about potentially rejoining our team. help? Wasn't I replaced by AI like 2 months ago? See, here's the crazy thing with that. It actually ends up costing oh lmao... us way more money to buy the software than it would have been to keep you. So we're prepared to offer you your job back acting like they are the ones doing ME a favor uh same benefits your PTO hours would be honored and such. So what do you say? So what do you say? Are you being serious right now? You know two months ago I was fired with no warning and I started using Sprout to auto apply and now you guys are coming back. lemme laugh in ur face Well, I'm sorry to a difficult couple of months but I'm glad to hear you still don't have a job. whys that sound so backhanded you can even have your old desk back um right next to the men's bathroom I think. Don't think so. Alright, let's cut to the chase. What do I need to give you for you to come back? Management is really pissed at me right now because I was the one who pitched the AI switch in the first place so mmm well how about 120k a year base salary with annual bonus incentives? You were making 80,000 before why would I give you 40,000 dollar Bump. So I mean that's the expected salary of the job I found on Sprout I have an interview scheduled for tomorrow at noon so yeah, you're also desperate. Fine. Uh, the AI ended up costing about $50,000 per the jobs we cut anyway, I guess uh we could make that work. Alright, see you Monday.