I’m currently recruiting for full time and met with the ceo of a startup at a recruiting event yesterday. Followed up with him as he requested me to reach out and he said “I was really impressed that you took the time to change your career path so fearlessly. We are doing really interesting work but I really wonder if we can afford someone of your caliber”.
1. Is he trying to let me down nicely?
2. How does one even respond?
Appreciate any advice 🙏🏼

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