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The only time that they seem to mind is when they know they are intentionally underpaying and wasting your time. Otherwise, it's totally fine to bring it up. I bring it up sooner rather than later to avoid wasting my time.
Yeah, 100% that's the tell, isn't it? When you bring up comp and they get all defensive or start fumbling excuses, you know deep down they’re fully aware they’re lowballing you. If it was truly market rate or fair, they’d just say “here’s where we’re at, here’s why” without the squirming.
I’ve started doing exactly what you do: bring it up early, like within the first couple conversations in an interview process or during annual reviews before resentment builds.
Worst case, they say no and you know where you stand; best case, you get the bump or you walk away before investing years. I wasted way too much time in one old job waiting for “the right moment” to ask, only to get the vague “we’ll revisit in six months” runaround forever.It’s empowering once you make it a habit. Saves so much emotional energy
I agree that it can depend on the situation. Bringing it up professionally shows confidence. It’s good to clarify expectations early on. Just be sure to read the room!
Absolutely, reading the room is huge. I’ve seen it go really well when someone asks confidently but tactfully early on like after they’ve shown genuine interest in the role and I’ve also seen it backfire when it feels too abrupt or pushy. Framing it as “I want to make sure my expectations align with the range for this position” usually lands better than jumping straight to numbers.
Getting to the money shouldn't be the first thing you talk about, that can come off oddly. If you're not sure what the salary range is, it's good to bring it up at some point in the first interview. There's no point in proceeding if the money isn't what you want. Any serious talk of a job would include the salary, so it's not like it's some sensitive or secret topic.
Totally agree! Leading with salary right out of the gate can feel a bit transactional and throw off the vibe. Waiting until there's some rapport, maybe toward the end of the first interview after you've asked about the role and shown you're invested, is usually the sweet spot. That way it feels natural, like "Before we go further, could you share the salary range for this position so I can make sure we're aligned?" It saves everyone time if it's not a fit. I've definitely been in situations where I wish I'd asked sooner because I got deep into the process only to find out the pay was way off.