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I've been much better at getting paid well since I started... creatively reframing my comp.
by CalRobert 4y ago
I've been much better at getting paid well since I started... creatively reframing my comp.
- CoastalCoder 4y agoI hear you. I wasn't suggesting that lying never pays off in some way. And I concede that a policy of honesty might only make sense in some world views / ethical positions.
- CalRobert 4y agoI don't tell my parents how much I make. I'm definitely not telling some random recruiter.
- CoastalCoder 4y ago> I don't tell my parents how much I make. I'm definitely not telling some random recruiter. FWIW, there are ways to not reveal that info, but also not lie. For example, if a recruiter / employer starts fishing for my current salary, I just say "I'm not going to talk about that, but ...", followed by some carefully worded signal about my general salary expectations. If lying in this context doesn't bother you in the slightest, then maybe you won't see value in this approach.