If you’re offered a job paying 64k with a 12% bonus, what are the chances a job advertising “circa 52k” can get near?

[Anonymous]

I’ve got through to interview for the job advertising “circa 52k” but don’t want to waste time with it if they can’t get anywhere near the 64k I was offered for another job.

It’s unlikely as that’s a large difference

It’s likely they can

[WindAtMyBack]

Personally I would assume they would not get to 65K, especially after the bonus which puts it closer to 70K. But you never know. If they think you're a good fit and they don't have any other promising candidates, they might give what you want.

If there is something appealing about the job besides pay, I'd go to the interview. I think you should always go to interviews even if you think you aren't interested. You'd be basing important decisions on incomplete information and probably not giving it any serious thought. If for no other reason you should always go to interviews just for the practice. You learn from every interview you go to, and it keeps you from getting rusty. Plus it helps to give you a better feel for what's out there. It's part of your overall knowledge of the local job market.

[molonski2]

Ohh look seriously the answer could be either , but its company by company , some completely understate , and some completely overstate. Id take the 64k if I were you , BUT , you may want to go for the interview and see what your feeling is , you can normally tell.

I once was asked to apply for a particular role in land ( commission ) and they promised 150 k minimum and ( probably ) 200 max PA , thats what they verbally promised , that was a joke , first year I made 357 k , you would have had to have not turned up to make 200k , but some understate , some exaggerate.

[Anonymous]

It presumably depends what the going rate is.

They might be willing and able to match it if they wanted you but why would they do that if they can get what they need for what they are offering?