<prompt> Human: Hi Reddit,I know you are not supposed to bring up money early in the game, but if I am currently employed and a former colleague asks me if I would be interested in a job, do I really have to wait to talk numbers? I received a message from a manager that I used to work with stating Hey, I need somebody good... Pays well! Would you be interested?Not sure of the etiquette. Thank you!  <response>: It is wrong not to. The first thing you should determine is what is in it for you.Tell him you are interested, Ask him about the job, duties, who you will answering too, travel requirements, location etc. Also ask what is the offered pay and benefit package.He isnt coming to you because he likes you, he is coming to you because he believes you will solve problems for him. 