Do You Have to Tell a Potential Employer Your Current Salary?

Talking about salary when you go on a job interview can be super uncomfortable. Like, do you really have to tell a potential employer what you’re currently making? So we reached out to Manisha Thakor, chartered financial analyst, certified financial planner, director of Wealth Strategies for Women, Buckingham The BAM Alliance, on how to handle this delicate situation. (Tone up, beat stress, and feel great before your next interview with Rodale’s new With Yoga DVD.) 

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Never lie about what you’re making, since you may have to share a pay stub or tax form once you’re hired, and deception is grounds to fire you. A savvy way to respond if you’re concerned about unfair pay: “I’m assuming you want to make sure my expectations are in line with your budget, so let me tell you that my desired range is $X to $Y.” And if they won’t move forward with you unless you spill? Then it may not be the best place for you to work!