<prompt> Human: I have been lurking in this sub for a while, and after seeing so many successful stories I was motivated looked for a new position. So I got an interview, they actually reached out to me first because of my experience is perfect for their open position. The interview went extremely well, they really like my experiences etc, asked me when I can start; I would be a great addition to the team. After that, I had the salary talk with HR. HR asked how much I was expecting so I gave him the range of 7xxx-8xxx, but on the higher end of the range. HR seems very positive about the range I did research online. HR even said it is in the budget and they can definitely work with that. I was feeling very positive about this whole experience, but this is where I screwed up. I went down one more time after HR meeting to say bye to the team. The lead pulled me aside and very no nonsense asked me what my current salary was. I told him. He then asks the same thing, what number do I want. I told him xxx which is my current salary 15k, this is what I told HR I did not sugar coat it to him, my total mistake. He seems very shocked, maybe even offended? He then went on asking me why I think I deserve that kind of salary, he doesnt want someone that only works for money etc. I tried my best to defuse the situation but obviously by the end result, it did not work. I guess my take away from this is that, dont drop your guard. I will probably kick myself for this mistake for the next few years. HR did call me back later said although they cant offer me this position; the lead said they will definitely have an open position in the next few months and would love to have me. I am not going to get my hopes up for that. P.S I still dont think my ask was outrageously high, I am just being very underpaid by the current company. The range is what they typically pay in my field. Assistant: Current salary plus 15k is not unreasonable for switching jobs. he doesnt want someone that only works for money sounds like a boss who will expect his teams to work unpaid nights and weekends because they are passionate. You probably dodged a bullet. Just keep looking. Human: He seemed like a very laid back person, his team said that too. So I was pretty surprised as well.  <response>: I have totally dealt with a very laid back boss before, very friendly and very funny etc, but who I felt underpaid and wouldnt budge for those that we were looking to hire. You dodged a bullet. Good job! 