It is refreshing to talk about compensation

For the first time in my 20+ year career I ask the question of the recruiter “Are you able to share the compensation range for this role” and not once have they refused to share! When I started job hunting it was taboo to speak of salary until they asked which leads to you being the loser, you throw out a number too high and they dismiss you, too low and your underpaid. I don’t know if it’s because I am older and wiser or if there has been a cultural shift and it’s no longer taboo but I like it! Let’s not waste each other’s time, this is a job, I am working because I want to be paid, this isn’t a volunteer gig!