Recruiter is asking to share competing offer proof to match.

Google
sfrqfghkol

Go to company page Google

sfrqfghkol
Apr 13 19 Comments

Don’t want to reveal the company name/level for privacy reasons.

Current TC 630k

New company A offer 760k

Company B recruiter asking me to share the offer letter from company A or an email from company A proving that I got 760k so that they can match.

I’ve never done this before and also signed the usual NDA while interviewing. So I feel I may breach some thing by doing so. Even if not for NDA , I’m feeling uncomfortable doing that ethically.

Seems I’m only asking for a reasonable hike from current salary. Within my capacity, I provided proof of my current salary already. So it makes me feel ridiculous to share other companies email or actual letter.

I would like to move with company B though.

Any suggestions how to handle this ?

comments

Want to comment? LOG IN or SIGN UP
TOP 19 Comments
  • Google / Eng
    dogfoodie

    Go to company page Google Eng

    dogfoodie
    Just say you can't share the actual letter because of NDA, but you can provide the specifics of the offer.
    Apr 13 3
    • Google / Eng
      dogfoodie

      Go to company page Google Eng

      dogfoodie
      I did this with Google when I was negotiating and they were fine with it.
      Apr 13
    • Google
      L0o0L

      Go to company page Google

      L0o0L
      I tried this and recruiter said HC needs proof. If not she won't be able to do anything and first offer (which was even lower than Msft) will be final. The difference between initial and final offer was around 70K
      Apr 13
  • Amazon
    eTgG01

    Go to company page Amazon

    eTgG01
    Hi recruiter,

    After reviewing your request and understanding your reasoning behind wanting documentation behind the details of the competing offer, I’ve found myself in a bit of a tight position. While I have signed an NDA that prevents me from sharing certain information I pride myself on being a morale and ethic individual with the highest level of integrity. As such, all I can do at this time is reaffirm the competing offer details, along with my current comp details, and ask you to understand that this is the limit with which I can work. If this adversely impacts this process I sincerely apologize but I’m sure you can understand. I do look forward to hearing from you and I hope this email is sufficient to move the conversation forward as I absolutely see myself as a value to your organization and I’m excited at the prospect.
    Apr 13 2
  • Yelp
    rahul10

    Go to company page Yelp

    rahul10
    I’ve been there. I agree with you that it’s ridiculous. You should tell B that you signed an NDA and you don’t feel comfortable breaking that. After all, company B wouldn’t want you to break their NDA and share Interview questions/offer details with other companies or candidates right?

    What you’re thinking/feeling is right. Just be honest and let them know. Whether you have an offer or not is irrelevant.

    Congrats on the amazing offers!! YoE?
    Apr 13 0
  • New
    LetsgoLC

    New

    LetsgoLC
    If you don’t want to share don’t share. I can understand the recruiters interest since I’m sure people sometimes lie about other offers but it doesn’t really matter you make you’re own decisions.
    Apr 13 0
  • Salesforce
    redotour

    Go to company page Salesforce

    PRE
    Amazon, Netflix
    redotour
    It is funny you know the answer and told us why you don’t want to share, but still asking how to handle this - you can just reply with the same content you posted here “ signed the usual NDA while interviewing. So I feel I may breach some thing by doing so. Even if not for NDA , I’m feeling uncomfortable doing that ethically.”
    Apr 13 1
    • Salesforce
      redotour

      Go to company page Salesforce

      PRE
      Amazon, Netflix
      redotour
      And you should have avoided sharing the current pay details as well. If they don’t trust you, better not join them. If they liked your performance and they want to hire you, let them give that pay without any other conditions.
      Apr 13