Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Re:Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if ... by allwein on Thursday June 25, 2015 @11:37AM (#9778668)

Heh, "Decent" is more likely to make me apply than "Competitive" because it shows that they know what good developers cost and are acknowledging they're not paying top rate.

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Re:Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if ... by dudul on Thursday June 25, 2015 @01:06PM (#9779315)

I don't think "decent" is any more meaningful than "competitive". Based on my experience, "competitive" has proven to be sometimes way below market value, I don't see why "decent" would be any different.

Some companies have no clue what "competitive"/"decent" really is, some do but are just trying to find someone to milk for cheap.

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Re:Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if ... by itschaffey on Thursday June 25, 2015 @01:14PM (#9779387)

'Decent' could have a connotation of 'good' (though that depends on the source, and the location targeted) - it's in my vernacular, but would agree, it can certainly be offputting, and a case of your second point - milking for cheap.

How might companies tackle the issues some have listed here of displaying salaries, while not deterring people (assuming they're being fair, not exploitative).

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Re:Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if ... by itschaffey on Thursday June 25, 2015 @11:47AM (#9778735)

Mm, it does suggest value in an acknowledging way.

Any other words/phrases you've seen in your job travels/perusings haha (for better or worse)?

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