What theory would lead you to be suspicious of a job advertisement that reads: "Help Wanted! Fun and exciting job with excellent pay"?

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Compensating differentials suggest that workers are willing to accept lower pay for less desirable jobs, while demanding higher pay for jobs that are more unpleasant or risky. A job that is advertised as "fun and exciting" would likely attract many applicants without needing to offer high pay, which raises suspicion that the advertisement may be overstating the positive aspects of the job to compensate for less desirable job features.

What Theory Would Lead You to Be Suspicious of a Job