That. I don't think OP disclosed any info about salaries before getting "rejected". He could just broadcast to his circle that he's available for hire and a f

That. I don't think OP disclosed any info about salaries before getting "rejected". He could just broadcast to his circle that he's available for hire and a few weeks later some opportunity come up. Seems dumb can feel diminishing but can save a lot of time, good connections know what's a fit and what isn't.