So I was one of two final candidates for a position. I was not selected and was fine. What I do find issue was being told they loved me and still want to work with me. They referred me to one of their vendors - pay is 50k less and I would be working for the person I lost original position to. I am under the impression they do not realize how insulting they came off. AITA for saying below my salary expectations and not in line w/ career trajectory goals? Thanks but no thanks

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Since it’s with one of their vendors, it’s possible they don’t realize the pay is that much less too (the piece where you’d be reporting to the person you lost out to seems pretty dense on their part). If it’s a company you’d be interested in working for/with in the future, I think you could thank them for the referral and let them know it’s not the right fit but should an opportunity arise that is aligned with your career goals you would still be interested in working with them.

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I’m sorry that happened. I think that was a fair response on your part.

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