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Re:What to Say When You're Asked for Your Salary History by dexterdog on Monday October 26, 2020 @04:48PM (#24901206)
Why would you ask for less than what you want? You are most likely going to get an offer of less than whatever you ask for.
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Re:What to Say When You're Asked for Your Salary History by wilsonrocks on Monday October 26, 2020 @05:00PM (#24901329)
I think it's saying your current salary is five percent less than what you want for the new job?

They'd expect you to be wanting an increase in order to move?

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Re:What to Say When You're Asked for Your Salary History by qz2 on Monday October 26, 2020 @05:04PM (#24901375)
Exactly that. It establishes both their willingness to outdo a previous offer and their generosity at the same time.
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