I think this question is insulting. You can either lie or tell the truth. Lying doesn’t reflect well and the truth is mostly “Well, I need money and this job se

I think this question is insulting. You can either lie or tell the truth. Lying doesn’t reflect well and the truth is mostly “Well, I need money and this job seems okay.” Of course, no one wants to hear that – even though this answer is to be expected in most cases. You can manage (and diffuse) the situation by replying with humor. Make an over-the-top statement with a big smile to say something without saying anything. Like “Because I can do everything you need, and I can do it better than all the other candidates!”. Do not talk about money and especially not about costs. Just keep it light. A dumb question warrants a dumb answer.