I applied for a job but they didnt specify the salary (direct to company rather than through recruitment agency). Role could be part or full time depending on the candidate. Part time i would prefer slightly less than i am on now as it would mean that i would be able to claim 15 hours free childcare for my two year old (I'm currently single parent getting further into debt every month as i work full time and cant afford childcare, so please dont judge me for this). But if they wanted me full time i would need a higher salary than i have now. I emailed directly asking for the salary banding and i think it has put their backs up as they replied saying it was to be discussed at my interview next week. Then they have asked what my minimum requirements are so first of all i feel like ive made a massive faux pas in asking and secondly i don't know how to respond. Does anyone have any advice?