01-10-2007, 12:54 PM
Hrm, I've never thought of it that way. I assumed that a new employer would ask you how much you made so that they could be competitive in their offer for you. At least that's what our company does. If you've worked for another company, that experience and your previous salary give you a base to work off of for your new salary in your new position. Someone who made say $80,000 at their old job should not be offered $50,000 in their new position...I can't think of many people who would accept that.
You can't always expect your new salary to match that of your previous employment, but it should be close... especially if that company is competing for you with other companies. That's what a coworker of mine did, he was able to increase his base salary simply by telling our HR hiring department (and proving) that another company was offering him way more than their original offer.
You can't always expect your new salary to match that of your previous employment, but it should be close... especially if that company is competing for you with other companies. That's what a coworker of mine did, he was able to increase his base salary simply by telling our HR hiring department (and proving) that another company was offering him way more than their original offer.
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Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks