Sometimes I answer to job postings even though I'm a PhD student and researchers with contract. Most jobs are not compatible with my current duties, but I see it as both a chance to "stay in shape" and getting to know interesting and interested companies and people for future collaborations or employment.
Today I have to bid adieu to a company I've been keep an eye on for years.
I sent my CV and received a mail from HR, openong with my named misspelled, asking my current salary (which is predictable with high confidence by the position I've written on my CV) because «it is useful for us to know if your desired salary is in line with our budget».
I seriously do not think that's how it works and I'm telling that.
I may be petty about the misspelling (some may say I'm aware of microaggressions), but my desired salary ≠ my current salary and no salary budget information was disclosed to me in return.
Tech workers and Italian workers are particularly bad with salary negotiation, and that must change, this looked a bit past the line.
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