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Re:Show HN: Get a better job offer, anonymously - my weekend... by jpablo on Monday February 06, 2012 @11:46AM (#3558027)
Because they want to offer just enough for the money to be attractive to you, but no more.
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Re:Show HN: Get a better job offer, anonymously - my weekend... by raimondious on Monday February 06, 2012 @12:02PM (#3558114)
But that only explains it from the poacher's perspective. The question still remains, why would the poachee want to state their current salary?
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Re:Show HN: Get a better job offer, anonymously - my weekend... by mjwalshe on Monday February 06, 2012 @02:28PM (#3558797)
They don't know how to negotiate
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