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AlissonLeech t1_iy4h4fd wrote

I always tell them at least $5k over my current salary as my actual salary. Works out well.

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Rxpert83 t1_iy52qy3 wrote

They can verify current salary in many states.

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AlissonLeech t1_iy55gsu wrote

Oh we all know what each other are paid already. My field is very small. $5k over isn't a big stretch and highly possible.

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fwambo42 t1_iy67jtm wrote

this is also pretty easy to manipulate, too. for example, I can tell them my salary and include my annual bonus. I don't need to share that specific detail, though. it's all in the interpretation

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shadracko t1_iy4n0hb wrote

Lying is a dangerous tactic.

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brogrammableben t1_iy4nmpg wrote

Tell that to corporations that lie to employees and candidates all the time.

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shadracko t1_iy4p4gm wrote

I don't deny that, but I don't think lying back is a fruitful approach.

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TywinShitsGold t1_iy4pv3k wrote

$5k over may be a fair estimate of benefits like employer match, employer contribution to insurance, HSA, perks.

I get an annual breakdown and it’s at least $5k over my salary number.

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shadracko t1_iy4u970 wrote

$5k is likely a massive underestimate of all benefits. I have no problem with being honest, adding those all in and saying "my total compensation package is worth $xx annually".

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TywinShitsGold t1_iy4z67n wrote

Yeah I include all my casual work travel that I enjoy in my “benefits calculator” which is like an additional 15k/year on top of my employers “total spend on associate” breakdown.

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