I think I just screwed up on a call with a recruiter. He asked what my salary expectations were and I wasn’t thinking. I threw out a number that is about what I’m making now including my bonus.

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Ok thanks

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If he didn’t say it was over and above his budget he is either a bad recruiter or it’s simply not over and above his budget

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No biggie. Call back and let him know. Honesty is the best policy

What’s wrong? At the end of the day you made what you made? And continue to move up and forward... You’re looking for opportunities right? Not to stay where you were at yesterday. Keep your head up and have confidence in yourself

Uhh I would just send a recap email and provide the real number you are aiming to get versus having to explain yourself. That way you have it in writing and can say the recruiter must have misheard you.

If the recruiter didnt say anything about that amount, you probably are in the ballpark of the salaries of the position. Its possible you may be underpaid and your salary + bonus may be the current rate. Dont fret over it. If theres a position that matches your skill set, but not the salary the recruiter should contact you anyway and give you the opportunity to say yay or nay.

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