When interviewing and you are asked to provide what you are looking to be paid, is it better to start higher than you are seeking or come in closer to what you think the company will pay, and why?

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I normally start high and work my way down to my midpoint.

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You should tell them what you want and something you would actually accept. What’s the point of telling them what they wanna hear? To improve your odds of getting an offer you don’t want?

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Aim high, so that when negotiating you'll end up happy either way. This is obviously only if you want the position.

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If you have enough yoe, skills, relevant experiences and expertise, you should start higher. Be transparent about your target salary. You'll still go through negotiation so that's fine.

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Good day!

I'm planning to search for a job in foreign countries but I have some questions in my mind...
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Please be noted that I'm spending 1.5L -1.8L pm for my family expenditures (family of 2) with the similar way of expenditure how much should I earn?
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