Lying abt having competing offers during salary negotiations

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Zelensci

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Zelensci
Apr 20 26 Comments

Is it ok, to lie abt you hving multiple offrs while having compensation negotiations with HR?

How do you lie? Or what you do/say when HR asks for proof?

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  • Amazon / Eng
    πŸ‘»uuuu😹

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     πŸ‘»uuuu😹
    Seriously don't lie.
    You: I got an offer for Y amount from company X

    Recruiter: [calling her buddy at company X]: "hey I have a candidate her for company Z that says they have a competing offer from you guys, is that true? Oh there's no candidate by name? I see. Well I will make a note of that, let me send you his email and first and last name, so that he can be on your do not interview list. "

    Recruiter: (calling you): "we're sorry, we're going to have to rescind the offer.

    Recruiters go from many companies to others, they job hop pretty often too and they may have a buddy still at a previous company. So if I were you, just keep your morals in check and don't lie.

    Secondly, if they find out about it after you're employed that may be grounds for termination.
    Apr 20 2
    • There's no way recruiters put in that much effort. They are the lowest bar.

      Also there's 0% chance anyone would find out or care anyways.
      Apr 20
    • New
      Blinderer1

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      Blinderer1
      Microsoft is right. Also no recruiter in their right mind would risk soliciting with another company and no one would risk sharing confidential info about who is interviewing with them.
      Having said that, OP for your own sake, unpopular opinion, but don't lie.
      Apr 20
  • Just lie. It's part of the capitalist game
    Apr 20 0
  • Oracle / Eng
    Staz

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     Staz
    Google now asks you for proof by sending your offer letter 🀣
    Apr 20 4
  • New
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    New

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    You just say they are verbal offers, but better not to lie
    Apr 20 1
    • There is an interview with exponent and one of the levels . fyi folks that talks about this. They say even if you do have competing offers, just say you want to respect the fact that most companies want to keep their offers confidential. That will explain why you can’t share the specific numbers or any written offers.
      Apr 20
  • Amazon
    AndyBezo

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    AndyBezo
    Just say that I’m in late stages with other companies.
    Apr 20 0