Hey all,
I recently interviewed for a new position through a recruitment agency. I asked the recruiter if she could provide me on an approximate starting salary and she advised me not to mention anything about salary throughout the interview process but she assured me that I wouldn't be "low-balled" as they're a great company.
I was asked to provide my current salary to the company, which I did (not incl. what the current company has offered for next year). However, after 3 interviews they sent me an offer which is considerably lower than what I originally started on, 4 years ago in my current company (I have since gained a lot more experience and completed a masters degree in this specific field). They also sent an attached file regarding "The cost of living being lower in that area".
I don't want to start on less than what I started on 4 years ago considering all the hard work and $$ I have invested to get to this point however, really confused about what they're thinking? Is it a strategy or a piss take?