The recruiter refused to give me a range, but I found it out through my network.

Elizabeth White-Peters

October 8,2021 at 11:26PM UTC

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The recruiter refused to give me a range, but I found it out through my network. I removed my candidacy. It was ~50% less than my prior compensation with less benefits AND it reported into a role hired in May that I had applied for last January.

What's interesting is that the orig role was split into 4 roles - 3 reporting to the 1. That also flattens growth potential for the 3.

How is it that employers still think they can cry about unfilled jobs & turning good people away because of their costs? If they had paid me +1, it would have been filled for 10 months AND cost less for 2021!

Not sure if I should laugh or cry...

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Laura BrowneOctober 12,2021 at 5:17PM UTC
It is incredibly frustrating. Good for you though that you were able to find out the range through your network. Continue to work with your network to find a job with the right pay for you.
Carolyn HipkinsOctober 12,2021 at 5:59PM UTC
Sounds like you dodged a bullet.
RachelOctober 12,2021 at 6:12PM UTC
Slightly different perspective:
The recruiter (not sure if they work for the company or if they are an outside firm) not willing to share the salary range is a red flag. I would think really hard before working with that person again for a different role. I always ask the salary range of a recruiter because I don't want to waste my time or their time.
Kimberly CarterOctober 12,2021 at 6:23PM UTC
Irritating.... compensation is part of the job search. Sounds like it wasn't right for you anyway. Good luck to you in finding the right position.