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So, I am going to my 3rd interview this week and he has asked that I bring my most recent pay stub. This has completely turned me off and I actually kind of resent that request. I would tell him ballpark what I make and he could even call my current employer to confirm that I work there. The only reason I can think why he would request that is to see how little he can pay me.
Would it be appropriate if when he asks for it I say something like: "Yes, I have it here and in the spirit of full disclosure, I would like to know the salary range for this position".
I would politely say no while inside totally seething at the sheer gall of being asked for it. What a bloody nerve! I have NEVER been asked for a pay stub as a prospective employee, have never asked for one as an employer and would have serious reservations about working for someone who asked. If this is a larger company and the interviewer isn't the boss I'd have no hesitation in going higher up and lodging a complaint even if it meant I'd be out of the running for the position. Ouch!
This is how I might respond: "As I indicated on my application, my current annual rate at XYZ company is $54k. If I am offered the position and we agree on a starting salary, I will most certainly provide you a copy of my pay stub to confirm that I have given you accurate information. However, I am sure you understand that a pay stub is a confidential document that reflects my benefits enrollment, 401k participation and other personal matters....and I do request you respect that I don't feel comfortable giving out my pay stub until we are at that place."
Also, the position I am applying for is very different than the one I currently have. The position I am interviewing for has much more responsibility and higher expectations.
So, I am going to my 3rd interview this week and he has asked that I bring my most recent pay stub. This has completely turned me off and I actually kind of resent that request. I would tell him ballpark what I make and he could even call my current employer to confirm that I work there. The only reason I can think why he would request that is to see how little he can pay me.
Would it be appropriate if when he asks for it I say something like: "Yes, I have it here and in the spirit of full disclosure, I would like to know the salary range for this position".
What do you think?
I have to ask, why would you allow this person to call your current employer? I wouldn't trust him to be discreet. Do you want your current employer to know you're interviewing? I don't think so.
If it was me and since you are currently employed I would cancel the 3rd interview and keep looking. That's not someone or someplace I would even consider working.
If you were unemployed and in a financial bind you might have to show an old paycheck stub(although it is still wrong), but you're not in that situation.
Forget about this one.
Sometimes the move you don't make is the best move.
I think I will go ahead with the interview but be very frank with him. I feel that if I am putting all my cards on the table, it is only fair that he do the same. Since he is bringing up the subject of pay/salary, it would not be unusual for me to ask him questions right back.
I know my mom who has been in the corporate business world her whole life said her old partner would actually ask for a person's w2. In some cases she would offer $10,000 + less than the job was worth because it was above what the person was currently earning.
Why get all aggravated? It's just a way to verify your previous salary. What is the big deal?
You don't have to go to the interview; you don't have to work for them. There's no need to get pissed off at trivial things like this.
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