I recently lost my job and connected with an MD who runs a small firm through fishbowl. They received my resume and were impressed by my profile. It was obvious I was looking for a full time role

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And our conversation aligned with it. My first interview with an md - I was asked for expected compensation range. I responded by not giving a number and saying whatever aligns with the ongoing market rate. The second round of interview, I was connected with another md who asked for a number so I gave out a salary range. I got a call today from one of the mds saying that they can’t offer me what I’m asking for and they normally initially offer people a part time role (20 hours a week) paying $30 an hour which can gradually me converted to full time. This is ridiculous provided I have 5 years of experience and I feel like this company is a big scam because they should’ve already clarified in the beginning that they were looking for a part time employee. Am I in the wrong to feel horrible and cheated on? I feel like this was such a waste of time.

Not surprising given the times but that sounds low obviously.

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