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Affectionate-Fox379's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    I recently had a recruiter reach out to me for a new role with a salary range of £70-80k. During our initial call, I panicked when asked about my current salary and mentioned that I was in the £60s, even though I actually earn £54k. Now, the recruiter has asked me to email him my current package, and I'm feeling anxious about it. I know I shouldn't have misrepresented my salary, but I'm concerned that if I disclose my actual salary, it will expose my earlier mistake and potentially anchor my expectations lower than the role's budget. I'm qualified for the position, and the recruiter initially approached me based on my CV, so I want to navigate this carefully. I'm considering a few options: should I just come clean and explain that I misspoke during the call, stick with the £60s figure, or decline to disclose my current salary altogether and focus on my expectations for the new role? I'm particularly interested in advice from UK recruiters or hiring managers about whether current salaries are typically verified and if refusing to disclose could cause issues. I’ve been reading some comments suggesting that I should focus on what I'm looking for rather than my current salary, as it really isn't relevant to the new opportunity. I want to make sure I handle this situation in a way that doesn't undervalue my worth.

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    I recently found myself in a precarious situation at my company after the new CEO took over following the previous one’s resignation. Since this leadership change, several senior leaders, including members of my own team, have left for what they call 'new opportunities.' This has created a cloud of uncertainty over my job security. With the business not performing well, I can’t help but feel anxious about my position. I’ve been reading a lot about how job security tends to diminish during such transitions, especially when there’s a shakeup at the top. I’ve seen advice suggesting that I should always be on the lookout for new opportunities, applying to multiple jobs each week, which is something I’m seriously considering now. It seems like there’s a general consensus that the risk of layoffs increases significantly during these times, as new leadership often wants to bring in their own teams. I’ve heard that this could be a sign of deeper issues within the company, potentially leading to downsizing or even bankruptcy. I’m planning to reach out to some former senior leaders or current employees who might have insights into what’s really going on. Overall, I’m feeling the pressure to act quickly and explore my options before things potentially get worse.

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