That's bollocks though.
Because I tell them my current (shit) salary, that doesn't take into account that I'll be missing possible redundancy payment. Be working longer hours, commuting and won't be getting an NHS pension. I would turn the job down if it's not £15k more than my current honestly.
(PsychoChomp, Thu 10 Jan 2013, 17:25, 1 reply, 13 years ago)

Then inflate yours when you apply.
If you get offered the job, then tell them at that point before they check references, and give them the reasons why you did so.

Then you look 'shrewd' not 'a liar'
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 10 Jan 2013, 17:29, Reply)

I might just threaten to petrol bomb their office if they don't tell me their budget.

(PsychoChomp, Thu 10 Jan 2013, 17:32, Reply)

This is a much better idea.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 10 Jan 2013, 17:35, Reply)