Well, assuming your example numbers, if my work would bring $150k+$x/year and the company didn’t hire me because I refused to take $60k/year, instead demanding, say, $120k/year (over twice the current salary, how greedy), then they just let $30k+$something/year walk out the door. Would they really do that (assuming rational behavior blah blah)?
I don’t see how they would benefit from playing the game of salary-negotiating chicken to the bitter end. Having a reputation for not offering market salaries for people with unfortunate work history? That actually sounds like it could be harmful.
The company doesn’t really know your true value. If you are really worth $150k it raises the question why you can’t get your present employeer to pay you that wage. Your present employeer has a lot more information about your skills then they do.
Well, assuming your example numbers, if my work would bring $150k+$x/year and the company didn’t hire me because I refused to take $60k/year, instead demanding, say, $120k/year (over twice the current salary, how greedy), then they just let $30k+$something/year walk out the door. Would they really do that (assuming rational behavior blah blah)?
I don’t see how they would benefit from playing the game of salary-negotiating chicken to the bitter end. Having a reputation for not offering market salaries for people with unfortunate work history? That actually sounds like it could be harmful.
The company doesn’t really know your true value. If you are really worth $150k it raises the question why you can’t get your present employeer to pay you that wage. Your present employeer has a lot more information about your skills then they do.