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Paulie

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5. Ask for a number you know they won't accept

Reply to DaveJ (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2013, 02:58 AM

Apr 2013

But then say its negotiable as you always include benefits in the calculation.

More days off, employer contributions to retirement accounts, pensions, cheaper and better insurance, 10 minute commute vs 90 min, bonus potential, etc. The total package matters.

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How do you answer how much you expect to get paid in a interview? [View all] DaveJ Mar 2013 OP

They don't care what it takes you to pay your bills. You may have run up a bunch of bad debt .... Scuba Mar 2013 #1

Actually, I'm asking on behalf of someone else. DaveJ Mar 2013 #2

You want to respond without giving an actual number yet sounds like you are eager for the position liberal N proud Mar 2013 #3

Ok, thanks. DaveJ Mar 2013 #4

Ask for a number you know they won't accept Paulie Apr 2013 #5

That makes sense -- I've been much too nice over the years DaveJ Apr 2013 #6

Maybe I'm jaded or unrealistic... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2013 #7