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I've never really gotten over the shock of discovering that anyone asks this, let alone that it's common (especially for larger companies). Add it to the list
by ashark 12y ago
I've never really gotten over the shock of discovering that anyone asks this, let alone that it's common (especially for larger companies).
Add it to the list of things in business that seem to me to be inappropriate/rude/immoral, I suppose.
- rev_bird 12y agoI originally wasn't really very against these kinds of questions, until someone pointed out that they're basically asking how much a different company values different work you're doing for different ends, to help them determine how desperate you are for doing their totally unrelated work. I got much more resistant after that.
- switch007 12y agoImbalance of power fuelled by a recession = more inappropriate/rude/immoral behaviour to take advantage of the situation. They know they can say "tell us your previous salary, or else". What's worse is that they will ask your references to confirm, and they'll likely happily tell them. If you lied, it won't go down well. As if there wasn't enough crap to fight against in your career.. ugh. EDIT: I forgot about employment contracts that prohibit you from disclosing your previous salary. Yes, they exist.
- lsaferite 12y agoWell, there you go. "I'm under an NDA that prevents me from disclosing my salary."