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I still don't understand, why you think you're entitled to know a candidates previous salary. But yes, I wouldn't trust you with that information.

• photomatt 11y ago
  I agree it can be uncomfortable for people, as is almost everything around compensation. I don't think we're entitled to know, but it is an expression of trust when someone shares it, and thus far with ~99% of people we've hired over 10 years it hasn't been an issue.
  • eli_gottlieb 11y ago
    Why should people express trust in you by deliberately sacrificing information relevant to their own interests before you've proven yourself trustworthy?
    • grimman 11y ago
      As the adage goes... trust is earned, not given. I would not divulge my current/previous salary either.
      • eli_gottlieb 11y ago
        Well actually, one usually builds trust by giving it in small pieces, showing that you're willing and able to develop a relationship with the other person. But the key word there is small: you don't place yourself at a large disadvantage until the other person has shown themselves to be trustworthy in previous instances where less was at stake.