>To help with negotiations and get you close to previous salary, the government may require a pay stub or W-2. Only base salary will generally be considered; no

>To help with negotiations and get you close to previous salary, the government may require a pay stub or W-2. Only base salary will generally be considered; not bonuses, commissions, stock compensation, or hourly consulting. What if I want more than my previous salary? Or is salary always locked to your last paystub? I'm not super familiar with the public sector but I've never heard of such a thing as requiring paystubs from your previous employer as a part of an application process. That wouldn't even be legal in California. Oh government....you're so confused...