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Tell them what you want to make. If the press, just say that your current role isn't directly related to the new one so that it doesn't make sense to compare. I
by bsdpython 11y ago
Tell them what you want to make. If the press, just say that your current role isn't directly related to the new one so that it doesn't make sense to compare. If they still press then just lie I guess. Or don't use recruiters.
- moron4hire 11y ago>> Or don't use recruiters Recruiters really are a terrible way to get a job. I've never gotten a job I liked or what I thought was a fair salary when I've used a recruiter. Recruiters, used car salesmen, and telemarketers: if they were better people, they'd have better jobs.
- issa 11y agoI don't like being in a position to defend the above professions, but that's a really horrible way to look at people. I'm sure you were somewhat joking, but still. Everyone has a story and you can't always guess what it is.
- moron4hire 11y agoI would see your point if they didn't all use the same high-pressure sales tactics. Good people have ethics in what they do, regardless of what their job is. I don't overpromise and then nickle-and-dime my clients on support issues with my freelance work, even though freelancers have that reputation. I've yet to see a recruiter grow a spine and not use manipulation to place people in jobs they may not want just to keep their close rate up.
- mdpopescu 11y agoI got my best job so far through external recruiters. Mileages vary :)
- late2part 11y agoDon't lie. It's not nice, it's not ethical, and you could be fired in the future if/when they find out. Tell them what you want to make, and I agree with you that you call out that this role is different so the compensation isn't relevant.
- bsdpython 11y agoI've been bullshitted so many times when it comes to pay. There's nothing ethical nor nice about the whole process. People have to stop being afraid to stand up for themselves. If you don't have to lie then don't but I don't see why you owe them the truth when it comes to your current salary.
- lukaslalinsky 11y agoYou can always politely decline to answer the question. You are not forced to play their game.