Finally a Job Offer: Paid Project Before Final Hire

So I finally got a job offer, kinda. They gave me a week-long project to work on. The deliverable is extremely ambiguous, so I’m definitely not working on something for one of their clients. I get to chose the direction of it within some set parameters.

Anyways, I’m currently getting paid higher than their starting salary, then I present it, and they’ll hire me depending on my product and delivery.

Anyone ever hear of a situation like this? I’m fine with it, since it’s been a year with only two offers and none in my field, so I’m more than willing to play along with their strategy.

I’m not worried it’s a scam or anything, but how much of a red flag is this for a very small consultancy firm?

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