Question about salary

[spidey07]

what was that in real figures?

I had been a professional with 10 years experience when it happened. You can figure it out. It was life changing.

 

[her209]

don't they normally try to negotiate starting at a lower rate?

Sure, but say you're being underpaid by 20% at your current job and you're trying to find a new job that will compensate you properly. With that knowledge, they could offer you 10% more, but you're still underpaid by 10% of where you wanted.

 

[TheStu]

So, just go through the interview and wait for them to bring it up?

That is what I have been told by HR people. Make it so they bring up the number.

 

[JS80]

don't they normally try to negotiate starting at a lower rate?

Those are the type of companies you want to avoid working for. Top companies have a set budget based on what talent they need and will pay you "market." I am not going to lowball someone only to have them quit in 3-6 months after I've invested in and trained them.