Offer discussion conversation.. that never was.. but is.. what it is..

Post all interviews.. Recruiter : Congratulations. We would like to go ahead and make you an offer Candidate : Thanks. Let’s discuss the salary offer Recruiter: Of course! Our budget for this role is between $70K and $90K Candidate: Great! I was thinking $85K Recruiter : (sighs deeply) Unfortunately, $70K is all we can do right now Candidate : You literally just said $90K Recruiter : That’s for ideal candidates Candidate : What am I? Recruiter : Available

Candidate accepts the offer because sure.. you need rent money, and then six months later, finds out the new hire in the same team in the same role is making $95K

Candidate - sir.. 2 90, no water, 3 ice.. and 1 masala papad.