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		dexterdog on Oct 26, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What to Say When You're Asked for Your Salary Hist... Why would you ask for less than what you want? You are most likely going to get an offer of less than whatever you ask for.

wilsonrocks on Oct 26, 2020 [–]

I think it's saying your current salary is five percent less than what you want for the new job?

They'd expect you to be wanting an increase in order to move?

qz2 on Oct 26, 2020 | [–]

Exactly that. It establishes both their willingness to outdo a previous offer and their generosity at the same time.

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