Comment on Open thread for December 17-23, 2013

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:11:33 GMT

Well, assuming your example numbers, if my work would bring $150k+$x/year and the company didn't hire me because I refused to take $60k/year, instead demanding, say, $120k/year (over twice the current salary, how greedy), then they just let $30k+$something/year walk out the door. Would they really do that (assuming rational behavior blah blah)?

I don't see how they would benefit from playing the game of salary-negotiating chicken to the bitter end. Having a reputation for not offering market salaries for people with unfortunate work history? That actually sounds like it could be harmful.

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