External Recruiter REALLY pushed for my current salary, saying it’s for legal purpose & the new company can ask for my W-2. She’d not share the JD if I don’t disclose. New range is 2x current.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

“I don’t see how this is relevant to the opportunities” - if that’s your phone screening interview. If they are guarding the salary expectation, say that it depends on the role. It’s hard to give out a number when i don’t have a clear picture of this opportunity.

like

I did say that. I updated my post above sorry. I asked for what they are aiming at and she provided a number 2 times my current and I said her number is within my expectation. She didnt ask for my expected number - she asked for my current number. So I really don’t want to tell her my current salary lol.

Recent IconRecent

Send them this

Post Photo
likefunny

Tell them you signed an NDA about your salary and cannot legally disclose.
Say salary is proprietary, say if it’s that simple why don’t the Democrats have trumps taxes?
Call her bluff and say look I’m not sharing my salary information, I’m serious about this opportunity and I’m willing to escalate this to the opportunity firm’s HR if you are unwilling to move past this unethical requirement

like

“I want to do more research before I answer, can I get back to you on this?”

like

Yeah lol the expected salary is solved, no need for that. they did tell me what their expected range for the job is, which is why I know it’s 2x my current salary 😂. And that’s why I said “You provided a range and I am okay with your proposed range. So I don’t understand why my current salary is a must disclose.” To which she replied all those bs about legal and W-2 stuff.

Well update: I stood my ground and tried to talk her out of it and questioned the legality of her asking, but when that didn’t work and she became weirdly adamant with legal stuff, I went silence on the call for a few mins trying to get some good feedback on Fishbowl 😂 but good responses didnt come until a bit later on sorry 😂. So I told her I need more time to think about it and will contact her later. She said “yeah once you tell us your current salary, I’ll send you the JD and forward your resume to the employer” I was like yeah alright. Should have said something like “put $1” there to move on.

likefunny

Don’t work with this external recruiter.

likesmart

Never had a company asked my W2 before

like

Yup I’m with you D1.

They can’t get your W-2, that’s illegal.

like

In some states (eg. NY) that practice is illegal. While they can “ask” for it, you are not required and there is no legal purpose for such. If it is in a state where it is illegal, you can file a claim with the state’s department of labor and industries if you desire.

like

What about Texas?

I refused to share my salary for a job interview once. I didn’t get a call back, but honestly I’m perfectly fine right that. Don’t be asking questions that have nothing to do with the discussion. Thats bull.
OP - what happened finally?

like

Yeah OP UPDATE US!

Just provide a range

It’s a trap. Just keep dodging.

All the responses suggested here didnt work and they are all about expected salary, not the current salary in my question. I did say all those things you guy said to try to wiggle out of her asking more, but she really pushed for my current salary, stating stuff like “legal, W2, and I can’t send you the JD and can’t forward your resume to the company if you don’t disclose your current salary.” 😒 I’ve never seen such a weirdly adamant recruiter before!

I was a recruiter for 10+ years - there is nothing legally Required to keep the process moving and as someone else mentioned above, I think it’s illegal to ask for your W2 but don’t quote me. She’s just throwing her weight around because she probably promised the clients all of this information.

I’d call her bluff and tell her something along the lines of what has already been said and if her client is so focused on your current salary vs what you bring to the table (and what the recruiter saw when presumably she reached out to you about the role), then perhaps it’s not a good fit for you. Of course that means you have to be ok with walking away. Sadly she’s holding the cards here but again, I’d call her bluff but that’s just me. 🤷🏻‍♀️💅🏻

likesmart

Related Posts

Hello, does anyone work as an auto underwriter for insurance? I recently got accepted for an internal job position and was offered $50k. I’m currently a claim processor making $20/hour so the offer is more than what i’m making but is low in comparison to the average salary for an auto underwriter in AZ (which is around $58k). I believe because the company knows how much i’m making they lowballed me. Any tips on how to navigate the salary negotiation and can u share ur salary ?

like

Hello fishes what is the CTC I can expect from the vitesco technologies for the position of associate architect for 6YOE
Skills Hardware Design Engineering...

Currently they are offering me 18.5LPA fixed

Your feedback will be more valuable

like

Marketing Career: When should I move to the director level? I have 4-5 years of Growth Marketing experience and my salary is stuck at $100k. I want to make $200k within the next year - what should I do?

like

I'm about to complete one year being a Financial Crime Analyst in Financial Services industry. I'm currently paid AUD85k. My performance has been outstanding and have received great feedbacks from higher managers and from other teams. I want to strike conversation for a salary hike when I complete one year in Nov and seek Senior Financial Crime Analyst title. What's the number I should be tabling and guidance on supporting that number? Any suggestions on the above?

like

Associate at McK; made ~$220K cash TC (maybe 260k or so in 22).

Curious what roles in FAANG will allow me to maintain comp and work chill hours?

I have a STEM undergrad and 5 years of non consulting work experience. Very good at numbers, strong communication skills, decent at coding (but I don’t want to be a SWE or DS).

like

Salary for an IP at a big nyc agency?

like

Team lead salary in Georgia any idea what the average is ?

like

NEED A PROPER SUGGESTION / GUIDANCE

I'm a fresher candidate, I'm currently working at Xoriant Solutions as a software engineer with 5LPA package. I got it through off campusing. I have got 2 more offers from college placement, first one is SENIOR ANALYST at
Capgemini with 7.5LPA and second one is SOFTWARE DEVELOPER at Hitachi with 9 LPA.
Which company should i join as a fresher to have a proper growth or a good role in future ?
Any help regarding this would be highly appreciated.

like
like

What’s an average salary for a mid-level post producer in LA /NYC? Does anyone know of a post house looking to hire a kick ass, scrappy post producer? Thinking about switching over from agency side🙃

like
like
like

McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Does anyone know what the graduate salaries are for MBB firms in the UK? (specifically London, if it varies) Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company McKinsey & Company

like

Tech salaries in Lisbon (Portugal), anything to share?

I'll start: 100kEUR/year gross as Senior PM, fully remote.

like

Just realized excel has a new feature to analyze data in excel. Do you think this will impact the need/want for data analysts? Will the compensation go down or do you think it’ll have no impact?

like

NYC Tax Director in PA, 15 years of experience, Federal Core Tax. What is a good target base salary in today’s market?

like

Hi Fishes,

I got an offer letter from Mindtree before but they did not meet my salary expectations - hence after informing the recruitment HR i let the offer expire as she promised that she will be sending me another offer soon.

Till last Friday the status of offer was Offer Released and now from Saturday it is Offer in Progress.

Is she working on my revised offer letter ?

Post Photo
like

I cleared the interview of Tech Mahindra and got mail to submit the documents.

I have 6.7 years of experience in a niche technology. Current package is 14.5lpa.
My interview went good.

How much should i ask for ?
And, will i get the offer after i submit the documents?Tech Mahindra

Guys, can anyone please let know the monthly in-hand for this salary break up IBM Tata Consultancy

Post Photo
like

Hello Fishes,

Current CTC: 24 LPA

YOE: 5 years

Tech: Backend Developer - Java

I have got the below offers :

Paytm: 32 fixed + 1 Joining Bonus

Mobileum: 32 fixed + 3 Variable

Yubi: 30 fixed

Payu: 28 fixed + 4 Variable

I am confused. Please suggest which one would be a better company to join.

like

More Posts

For someone who does photography and art and never took the next step to start selling what is the best advice to make this next step? I have art and photos people have been asking me if they can buy a print/art piece it’s been easier with the art work but I haven’t made any pieces in a while and with photos I don’t know where to start I have a vision for the style prints I want but I was never confident enough to print it out and sell it. I train and work essentially full time and I

like

Got a verbal offer from Capgemini almost 3 weeks ago. Any chance of getting an offer letter anytime soon lol? Job's in Krakow, Poland.

like

Can someone help me on this? Is choosing Fiserv over HSBC/ Citibank advisible?

Post Photo
like

Why is it that when someone doesn’t want me I’m devastated and hurt but when someone does want me I feel icky and distance myself?

like

Anyone have experience expediting their passport renewal process? Sent mine in 6 weeks ago and selected the expedite option, but have not received it or any updates yet. I have a trip to Mexico planned next week and starting to get nervous. The chicago passport office has been extremely difficult to get a hold of

like

I had here about Walmart company has us health care now if the news is correct so I do have a plus year of experience in same domain and currently working as a lead analyst in your health care company and looking for the change if you have any of me please consider

like

Anyone here a sales engineer for health cloud have good/bad experiences to share?

like

I have a first round interview at TikTok for a head of business development role. I REALLY want the job but don’t want to price myself out or under…does anyone know of a range?

like

Hi fishes,

What should be the average pay for a Project Manager with 2 years EXP in an implementation role?

Trying to assess my market value. Total work EXP is 4 years ( 2 years years hospitality + 2 years of IT ERP PM exp)

Not from a tech background, I hold a Masters in International Business and an undergrad hospitality degree.

Sound in JIRA, SQL, Excel and done Six Sigma, Agile and Design Thinking certifications

Current CTC is 17LPA total CTC
Offer in hand with a 25 fixed and 1Variable

like

Does anyone have experience or knowledge of how much someone who goes through the SAP academy for customer success makes when they come out as an account executive base and bonuses? Or how strenuous the 9 month training is?

like

My compensator communicator told me that I’m amongst the highest raises for someone who completed 1st year as a manager. I’m in a high COL&advisory. 120K base &16K bonus. Is that super high? TIA

like

Favorite podcasts people are listening to right now?

like

Why are most people OOO till June 6th?

like

Thinking of starting my own law firm. Has anyone on here gone solo? how did you go about floating your paycheck up front. I was thinking family law while taking on PI?

like

My kid is getting bullied in public school so I'm thinking of switching to a private school. Any recommendations for the Philly area?

like

Have an offer for boutique firm for internal audit and BDO for M&a. Pay is approx the same. Which one should I choose to start a career and please mention anything that you have to say (growth opps, pay now and later, wlb, boring and exciting work)

like

Celebrating my 35th at Vancouver with SO. Looking for a recos for a nice dinner with wine and a good lounge/club to end the night.

like

What’s the scoop on VMLY&Rx?

like

Hi Fishes,
I am working as a Mainframe developer.
I joined tcs on 12-08-2021. I am interested in python. I tried to change technology, but manager didn't approve.
So I'm looking for python or SQL related opportunities. I am ready to learn any tool/technology. If any leads please let me know.

like

consultant keeps making spelling mistakes on every document, including when they just need to copy and paste text directly from email instructions. when they send me work they now say “let me know if you find any spelling errors” - and while i always check work because it’s a team effort, i feel like these careless mistakes could be avoided. english isn’t their first language (nor mine), is it insensitive to ask them to double check their work? or is there any other way to handle this?

likefunny

Additional Posts in Consulting

Has anyone or know anyone been fired/layed off and got in another big 4?

like

Looking for recommendations on a good book/resource on how to manage people, especially when you’re managing teams to achieve tight deadlines and also overall leadership for those teams. Currently on a project with tight regulatory deadlines and feel like I’m struggling to push people without pissing them off. Great learning curve for me and a good read seems timely. TIA!

like

There is an echo when I speak on calls due to my home office being relatively empty. I added a carpet but hasn’t made as big an impact as I would like. Any tips

like

This is why we need Universal Healthcare

Post Photo
likefunnyupliftingsmart

A bowl for "thirsty" consultants on travel a good idea or nah? Kind of like that movie about an elite hook up ring for working professionals who don't have time to date

like

What is maximum amount you can submit for cell phone bill reimbursement ?

like

Has anyone received an with the expectations to have your home office in City/State 1 then you request to be based in City/State 2? Were you successful?

like

Do you think consulting industry might layoff people due to the coronavirus economy collapse.

like

Has anyone filed taxes in 2+ states on TurboTax​ or the like? How much did it cost you?

like

Roth 401k or regular 401k?

like

Who resigning this week?

like

Looking to get a new phone (currently iPhone 5s). Thinking of getting an iPhone again to ease syncing with my iPad but not a big fan of the newer versions. Suggestions on what to get?

like

What are your thoughts on the following companies: Hulu, Netflix, Spotify, Apple- Music? Would you join for a small increase but more manageable hours?

like

Top consulting superpower: Simultaneously maintaining a Miss America smile and a consistent, undying hatred of the human race

like

Wow I thought Oliver Wyman did only FS, turns out they cover pretty much all industries / functions. Is it true?

like

What’s your most important skill and why?

like

Coworker put up a "swear jar" to raise money for charity. Not even noon and my client manager has already thrown in $20 😂

like

My friend and his wife just had a baby and I’d like to send them a gift—something that is curated and unique like a gift set that may include clothes, toys, and/or books. Any recommendations for curated gift sets for babies?

like

Tips for a first time people manager? I imagine the role is both this and a bit IC, but would probably be first gen z brought in at this level

like

Is it weird if I tell the uber driver to let me drive?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal