MAR001

Hi All,

A recruiter has just contacted my wife about an interesting role in building services in Sydney and asking for her current salary. Her salary here in London is not great (27K py) and we are not sure if it's a good idea to disclose the number because they may take down her salary expectations.

Do you guys think that to would be better to reveal her salary now or just jump to her salary expectations?

Any idea about how much she can aspire in Sydney considering her current salary?

Cheers.

isgraham

Just make up a bigger number honesty doesn't pay. You will need more in Sydney than London in my experience.

MAR001

Thanks for that.. I totally agree but I think that at least we would need to set up her salary expectations to the equivalent here.

Bermudashorts

I would never lie to a possible future employer. Be honest, but also say that you have assessed cost of living and your expectation is X.

MAR001

Thanks Bermudashorts! We would't cheat or bluff whatsoever; it's just stupid because at the end they will know.
What we don't want is companies or agents taking advantage which uses to happen in this climate.

Bermudashorts

Just make sure they don't bring current exchange rate into it. And not all companies are out to take advantage of people, many are decent.

paddyo

Research the current salary for that role in Sydney, then you can answer honestly about current salary but your expectations here in Sydney. Also, take into account the loss/change of salary of the OH as that also has a significant effect.

paddyo

I agree with that, when I came over the pound was a lot stronger so it worked in my favour but now it would a significant reduction.

Amazulu

Don't worry about the salary, just get your ass out of that riot-torn country!

sr71

Her current salary is absolutely none of their business, just tell them what her expected salary is after you do some research and find out how much is acceptable.

tartankoala

Neither would I but the OP has been contacted by a recruiter. I would tell them nothing about your current salary and everything about what you would expect to earn in Sydney.

paddyo

On a cynical note, could be just a fishing exercise to use as leverage against another potential employee.

tartankoala

Recruiter, cynical, fishing?! Words I never thought I'd see in the same sentence!

paddyo

Gulity as charged m'lud!! In a previous guise anyway!!

Stu Ward

Hey paddyo, you moved to Bulli ?

I remember you moving to Oz around the same time as us, thought you started off in Syd though.
Welcome to the Gong !

Stu