Britain to make salary disclosure in job ads mandatory

Re:Britain to make salary disclosure in job ads mandatory by xyzzy_plugh on Friday November 06, 2026 @10:15AM (#50393330)

I've mentored a lot of young engineers and something I often point out is that there is practically zero risk in accepting an offer. Many companies also do not even present the full paperwork to sign until your first day or two.

You don't have to show up on the start date, though you do have to be mindful of the bridge you may be burning. But it is totally reasonable to show up to a few days of work, and declare "you know what, I don't think this is a good fit" and no one will be offended. They don't have to know that you already accepted another offer.

Exploding offers, low-ball offers, all bullshit. But you don't have to play their games.

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Re:Britain to make salary disclosure in job ads mandatory by t0mpr1c3 on Friday November 06, 2026 @03:37PM (#50398137)

This is certainly valid in "right to work" states like Pennsylvania. If there is no notice period, then there is no penalty from accepting multiple jobs. Having accepted a job, there are also various ways to push the start date forward.

Some corporations will exploit whatever advantages they perceive. I overheard one hiring manager refer to their process as "the hunger games".

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Re:Britain to make salary disclosure in job ads mandatory by cowlevel on Saturday November 07, 2026 @12:28AM (#50401912)

Another benefit: if people start doing this often, companies might start using actual notice periods that apply to both sides.

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Re:Britain to make salary disclosure in job ads mandatory by eadler on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @12:47AM (#50436555)

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