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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
by 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 agoWhy should people express trust in you by deliberately sacrificing information relevant to their own interests before you've proven yourself trustworthy?
- grimman 11y agoAs the adage goes... trust is earned, not given. I would not divulge my current/previous salary either.
- eli_gottlieb 11y agoWell 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.