Salary requirements for job Q

[cstreit]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

It is a sad commentary on the day.

I remember way back in the day, I was going for my 2nd "real" job.

My mother told me whatever you do do not name your price, do whatever you need to get them to make an offer.

So I'm interviewing with the owner and we start talking money, "what are you looking for?" "what are you offerring?" "well what would make you leave your current job?" "well what range do you have budgeted?" Back and forth we went till I ran out of responses and blurted out a number that I thought was on the high side. Guy does not even hesitate and says "DEAL". Then he leans back and says "I though for sure you were going to cost me a lot more"

F**K!

That's some funny stuff right there....

[biosurfer1]

I thought I was smart asking for a salary range for my current job, however they sent me a description and a range of +-$32,000! My first thought was, on the higher end I'm interested, but on the lower end no thanks. Worked out well as they offered me the higher end

[Two Rivers]

It looks like they are just fishing. I got an email stating I have to give them a price tag before they will talk. Still looking.
Funny thing I know a couple people working there and just got off the phone with one and the last guy in the position quite because they where cutting his wage. One more is looking for a new job also. Screw them.

Seems they are getting rid of the old timers with the higher wages and looking for new people at a lower pay level. Its not like the company is not making money it just looks like corp. greed.

Life is to short for this crap. I do not see the bills getting any lower, what is going to happen with the folks just starting out. It`s a sad time for the USA in terms of making a livable wage as the standards of the corp. greed and the working people get farther apart.

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by Two Rivers

Seems they are getting rid of the old timers with the higher wages and looking for new people at a lower pay level. Its not like the company is not making money it just looks like corp. greed.

Life is to short for this crap. I do not see the bills getting any lower, what is going to happen with the folks just starting out. It`s a sad time for the USA in terms of making a livable wage as the standards of the corp. greed and the working people get farther apart.

People at the top of their pay scale are often the first to get let go and are either not replaced or are replaced with much cheaper talent. Companies aren't in business to make you live well. Don't like it? Start your own business. Play the game or go home.

[ramonesfreak]

Originally Posted by Two Rivers

Seems they are getting rid of the old timers with the higher wages and looking for new people at a lower pay level. Its not like the company is not making money it just looks like corp. greed.
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sorry to say this but this is absolutely typical AND, those looking for work who have paid their dues and know their stuff and should get a decent wage are being passed over for newbies who are desperate for their first job.

I speak from experience

[stealthn]

It's a very standard question now a days. I prefer to see someone's face and responses when I ask the question, but have been asked it in emails, over the phone, etc.

Some good advice here, best is to understand the company the culture and what else they are offering. There are somethings that are worth more than money like flexible time and telecommuting.

If asked, just say I would prefer to discuss this in person so I can learn more about the position and Company.

One thing I have found is the younger generation (at least up here) have never known what it's like to be hungry so they expect the moon.

If backed into a corner ask what the range is for the position.

Good luck

[rnln]

It happend to me many times. I was a little more active at the time. Usually, when they ask this question, especially in the early stage, they are offering low or very low and if you require more than they can afford, they won't waste their and your time.
I hate company post job without salary.

Originally Posted by Two Rivers

I have my resume out and a company sent me a question about salary requirement. It is a supervisory position but I do not know the details.

Is it common for company's to ask this over the net with out even talking to me?
This is the first time this has happened to me and I do not want to answer them this without knowing about the job but do not want to miss out on an opportunity.

Seems strange they would ask this without talking to me first.
I think the company I work for now is a sinking ship and am looking for new opportunity's.

The now company.
Some may remember back in December they did not have funds to make payroll and now they are cutting the pay package and I think there is a hole in the cash register as someone here mentioned.
They made payroll but I think it`s time to move on.