<prompt> Human: I was recently approached by a company for a job that seemed very much aligned with my interests and background. The position and group seemed great, but then they gave me an offer literally 50k lower !! than my current salary. Even if I were to relocate to this company just 30 minutes outside of my current city, I would still be taking a sizable pay cut. I tried to negotiate but the hiring manager balked and said that as a twenty something I should be building my career instead of chasing money... This job indeed seems more interesting than my current one, but I just cant stomach such a drastic pay cut or living in the suburbs.Most of the advice out there suggests avoiding being the first one to put a number out, but I feel that in my case it would have been better for me to straight up state a minimum salary before even agreeing to an interview. I wouldnt have wasted a vacation day, and they wouldnt have wasted company time on me. On the other hand, in doing so I might also risk selling myself short.What do you guys think?  <response>: 50k lower !! than my current salaryYou are too far apart for this to work. Tell them that and thank them for their time.If they are serious they will come back to you with a real number. 