About giving our a number, I see two cases: - if you have a decent job, not in a rush to change, do give out a number that is very high (top of the range for

About giving our a number, I see two cases: - if you have a decent job, not in a rush to change, do give out a number that is very high (top of the range for the job or more). This anchors a high figure and hey, they may give it to you. - Otherwise, wait for them to give a number. If pressure, give a range with a high end.