Recently a potential opportunity came up and I sat down with this guy. All seemed to be going well by his line of questioning and body language. Near the end on the session he asks................
Him:" So...................what is the minimum salary you would accept?"
Me: "??? - That would depend on your salary range, which is not listed"
Him: "Yes as a general rule we do not publicaly post our salaries for open positions"
Me: " Understand completely........But why would you ask me a question like that?"
Him: ?????
Me " Given the responsibilty and requirements of this position I would imagine the salary range would be above market in this area"
Him: "Yes..........you could be right"
Me: "So if you are asking that question you are offering me the job?"
Him: " Possibly....................so what is your minimum requirements?"
Me: " it's $x.........................."
Him "Hmmmmmm.........not sure we can 'do' that."
Me: "I think this line of question is almost demeaning................I'll save you the time......I can't do that"
