I recently finished my interviews with a company for a senior role. At the time of the offer, the recruiter let me know they wanted to demote the role one seniority level lower. I was shocked as my experience was never a concern in all my rounds of interviewing. To make it worse they offered me the same current salary. I feel like they are not going to “lessen” my job responsibilities but are just trying to pay less. Has anyone experienced this before or can provide advice?

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I’m facing the exact same thing. Still a small bump in salary, but totally unexpected for them to demote the role.

Asked them for an updated JD, will have a convo on Monday as to why.. also countered the offer with more money

They should provide a new job description that highlights the reduction in responsibilities to align with new lower seniority role. If they don’t or there’s no reduction consider whether it’s worth it.

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