On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:26:16 +0000, Orchid XP v8 wrote:

> Obviously, if I get a new job, I want them to pay me as much money as
> humanly possible. But on the other hand, if I ask for £50k, they'll just
> hire somebody else instead. 

Maybe, maybe not.  Start by asking what they're offering, not by telling 
them what you think you should get.

> And if I tell them that I currently work in
> a highly-regulated environment which large amounts of responsibility for
> just £14k, they'll just offer me £15k and say "take it or leave it"...

Your current salary isn't their business, so don't tell them what you 
make.

Jim

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