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Re:What to say when recruiters ask you to name the first number by DannyBee on Sunday August 19, 2018 @08:09PM (#17796936)
What you said is "I don't trust you so i'm instead going to assume you are out to get me and screw me as hard as i let you".

That has everything to do with trust.

Re:What to say when recruiters ask you to name the first number by 1000units on Sunday August 19, 2018 @08:29PM (#17797002)
A twenty-two year old straight out of school might think you're his friend.

I know, and you know, we aren't friends.

Don't ask me what I need. That's none of your business. I don't need anything. Tell me what I'm worth to you, then pick a respectful cut. I already have a good idea about the right number, and I'll fight for it, because I've already made people a lot of money. They weren't friends either, but we've sure as hell shaken hands with genuine shit-eating grins on our faces because we're capable professionals, and we didn't pretend. That's the recipe for success.

Re:What to say when recruiters ask you to name the first number by DannyBee on Wednesday August 22, 2018 @12:52AM (#17816400)
You seem like the kind of person i would never hire.
Re:What to say when recruiters ask you to name the first number by 1000units on Wednesday August 22, 2018 @05:25PM (#17822333)
You'd never date me. You'd hire me at a fair price.