So, I got a message on LinkedIn asking to apply for a new position.
I asked for more details on the position, and dropped my usual line that I am currently content in my current position but always happy to see what’s available currently and always looking to explore new opportunities yada yada…
Position is similar to what I currently do except comes with more responsibility, more seniority etc.
I asked again for more info, specifically about the pay. He said he was delighted to tell me they had just raised the salary bracket in this position to 34-38k a year.
I told him I’m currently on 78k a year with less responsibility, fully remote and wouldn’t consider moving for less than a 10% raise on what I’m currently offering along with a signing bonus etc.
He asked for my mobile number and rang me saying that “After a long chat he managed to convince them to start me at the high end of the salary bracket, 38k a year and when could I start?”
I had to explain to this guy at least three times that no one will take a 40k reduction in salary for more work, and a less stable job.
He just kept saying, “but it’s competitive, not my fault you are over payed, be reasonable here!”
How in the name of god could he think I would do that.