So I recited the advertised range for the role when asked about salary in my first interview to ensure I got through.
In the second, the interviewer asked me to remind her what I had said to the first interviewer and I was about to inflate the number, however from the way she asked, I could just tell she was trying to see if I’d say the same range or be dishonest and change it. So to look genuine I said the same range.
I can tell they really like me and are eager to secure me, they seem impressed by my answers and demeanour, but I realised now that fuck it I actually want more. The proposed range is 15k more than I’m on now so still a win, but I want 5k more than the top number.
Do you think I can fluff having another offer and just ask them to match it? The number I would say would be within the upper range of a job I have actually had a first interview for.
In terms of them calling my bluff and rescinding the offer, i don’t really care and I’m not overly passionate about the role, the money is just what I need right now. Also would they ask for proof?