What happens when you've found the perfect candidate but their counteroffer is way too high? I obviously let the candidate know that it would be very hard/ near impossible for me to accommodate that salary, but the truth is that really is impossible. Management is so stuck in their ways and won't budge at all. When you're in this situation, what do you usually do?

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I’m always transparent about our salary limits and explain that, unfortunately, I can’t accommodate their request due to company constraints. I try to explore if there are other aspects of the offer like bonuses, benefits, or flexibility, that might bridge the gap, but if the candidate’s expectations are firm and well beyond our range, I have to let them go and continue the search. It’s frustrating, but sometimes company policies just don’t allow for exceptions, no matter how strong the candidate is.

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super frustrating!

I let them go unfortunately. I try to be upfront at the very start so we don't waste time if it's not a match

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