interview process: Have you ever asked about the salary before you get asked?

Everyone is scared because it goes against the etiquette. But has anyone tried this?

If you hit first, you hit twice!!

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“What’s the budget for this role?”

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Exactly.

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This is business on all sides. It’s shows professionalism if you ask.

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Understanding the “band” is important. It’s responsible to ask - and it’s better not to waste their time if it’s not in the zone you’re expecting.

It’s about understanding your value throughout the whole process.

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I need to know upfront if it even makes sense for me to come in. Show me the money 💵

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It should be up there with the very first questions you ask.

It’s hilarious to me that this goes against etiquette when the reason we literally work is to get paid lol. They don’t feel awkward asking me what skills I bring to the table and grilling me about my background. Why do I have to tiptoe around asking how much they’re gonna give me?

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Hello Fishes,


My YOE is 5.3 and I am holding around 24 lpa offer now TCS has started my visa processing for uk.I have an query that, should i stay in tcs and go onsite or go with other companies.

Thanks for your valuable feedback in advance.
Currently i am getting 8 lpa from TCS.

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