I’m getting interviews for great jobs (which I’m extremely grateful for) but i feel like the pay is always lower than what it should be and that they’re likely speaking to at least 4-5 other strong candidates. Anyone else feeling this?

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The sad reality is that agencies hold the bargaining chips right now. They know the market is flooded with people out of work - sometimes for extensive periods of time, and they’re lowballing salaries and freelance rates. I’ve heard a c-suite exec saying as much.

Remember this when the economy turns around…

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High competition will push pay down. If they have 5 good candidates, they know one will likely take a lowball offer

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Yes 😭 I’ve been ghosted after a few 3rd-round interviews at this point too

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I was liked and shortlisted to the very very final round (5th interview). Talked to every dept. It was just two of us, and after a couple of months no news. I don't think the other candidate got it, fwiw.

Yeah I know. But I've been out of work for 8 months already and each time is more heartbreaking than the previous.

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Nine times out of ten. They go with whoever will take the lowest offer. Layoffs mean the work doesn’t stop. How can we rehire for 1/2 the salary. Or bring in freelancers.

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