Why is it 2026 and we’re still playing the guess the salary game during the first three rounds of interviews? I wasted four hours of my life on a Strategy role that pays $40k less than my current base. They act like talking about money is distasteful during the discovery phase, but my mortgage company doesn't find my bills distasteful. Can we all agree to start every first call with asking for the salary range and hang up if they don't answer?

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I completely agree. Salary should be discussed early, because it saves everyone time. There’s nothing “distasteful” about making sure the role lines up with real-life financial needs. I wouldn’t be rude about it, but I do think asking for the range on the first call is totally fair.

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If the range isn't discussed in the 1st conversation I wouldn't even entertain a 2nd discussion.

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Mandatory first recruiter interview question!!!!!!!

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Recruiters should tell candidates the range to avoid wasting everyone’s time

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For sure!

This is why I rarely apply for a role that doesn't include the salary range in the job description. I don't want to waste time applying for a role, then interviewing for the role (assuming I am selected for an interview) only to find out the salary is below what I am looking for.

I know a few states within the US require a salary range to be included within the job description.

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