DISQUS

careerseeker40125 · 2 months ago

Good advice. I just faced this situation for the first time in my career, while interviewing with a charter school, so even teachers now have to negotiate in the capitalist marketplace. I found myself missing the transparency of municipal school systems, for even though the working conditions and HR process in public schools is far from perfect, they do have complete salary transparency.

Oh, and the result? In my situation I would have had to drive 5 hours for the interview at my expense (approximately a $200 investment considering I would have wanted to also stay overnight so as to be well rested for the interview.) I wanted to at least approach salary and find out the ballpark range they were considering, before making the trip. As soon as I broached the subject politely, they cut off all contact and did not even respond to further calls or emails.

lizryan · 2 months ago

Whaaa? that is crazy, CareerSeeker. I'd say you dodged a bullet. Huge red flag when you ask a simple question in order to avoid wasting THEIR time as well as yours, and they turn squirrelly on you. Sorry to hear about it, but they didn't deserve your talents, for sure. Enjoy your weekend! Liz

dwacon · 2 months ago

Liz is the best!

lizryan · 2 months ago

thanks Dwacon and enjoy your weekend! Liz

Retired Recruiter · 2 months ago

Being the first to bring up the issue of salary will not harm your chances of getting the job just be sure not to do so in a cocky manner, suggesting "I am worth $$$". There is a fine line between confidence and cockiness so tread carefully in this regard.

lizryan · 2 months ago

great observation Retired. I had a young man in my office one time who took this approach. He said "It will take a lot of money to get me on board," and I was nonplussed by that, so I asked him "Why do you say that?" and he looked very sheepish all of a sudden and said "One of my professors told me to say that!" Poor thing.