I had a recruiter reach out for a role that was along the lines of what I currently do, but more focused in a single area requiring a higher level of expertise. Recruiter did the whole 'we have a competitive compensation package and consistently benchmark across the industry' bullshit.
Offer comes in and it's a step down in title and 30% less than I currently make. Hiring manager is now upset with me for 'wasting the companies time' and I 'should have been upfront about my pay expectations'. Why is this on me? I didn't approach you you fucking buffoon.
TLDR: Fuck recruiters.