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> It's theoretically optimal not to give the first number. Only if you ignore transaction costs of the interview process. Unless you feel you can get their nu
by usaar333 8y ago
> It's theoretically optimal not to give the first number.
Only if you ignore transaction costs of the interview process. Unless you feel you can get their numbers before you start, it may be worth the time savings to give up some potential future leverage.
- dunpeal 8y agoNot being the first to quote a number just means that - letting them bring up the first number. It doesn't mean flying out for an onsite without knowing if they can match your pay. That's obviously silly.
- usaar333 8y agoRight, but employer normally won't offer a number pre interview. So the dynamics are tricky to expect them to give you a number while not offering one yourself. The article doesn't touch on how to pull that off. Have you been successful getting this info without giving your details up?