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I tell them that my salary is covered under an NDA and that I cannot disclose it. I don't mention that the non-disclosure agreement is between me, myself, and
by oillio 11y ago
I tell them that my salary is covered under an NDA and that I cannot disclose it. I don't mention that the non-disclosure agreement is between me, myself, and I.
I can't imagine a situation where you would lose a job offer because you wouldn't disclose your current salary.
- iends 11y agoAs I understand it, the National Labor Relations Act makes such NDAs unenforceable (in the USA) and a recruiter could potentially see right through this.
- deskamess 11y agoYou can always say you are not sure about enforceability as there are other provisions in the NDA and you are certainly not going to risk your current job or getting sued by your current employer over it. Then, in the same breath, turn it around and ask them if they are asking you to break the NDA because that is what it sounds like.
- tomjen3 11y agoThat is valuable information if I wanted to reveal it, however you can still say that you aren't going to risk it or that you think sticking to your word is important.
- vpeters25 11y agoI've been there: I've lied about my rate, I've used the NDA excuse. It doesn't work. I'm a bad lier so I don't lie anymore: I simply apologize and tell them you are not willing to disclose that information. Always be professional and honest when dealing with (potential) employers, they will respect that.
- rcfox 11y agoThough, I wonder if that might signal that you're willing to put up with silly employment requirements.
- Swannie 11y agoIndeed. My total compensation package has elements covered by NDA. Technically even disclosing this fact could be considered a breach of my NDA. My salary figure is an important part of my compensation, but it's a long way from telling the full story.