I disagree with the advice on avoiding the "what is your target comp" in current market conditions. Unless the market gets a lot worse- give the number that would make you happy and expect to get it.
Generally, in a startup the last thing I want to spend time on is replacing good engineers because their salary was below market.
In short- If I want to hire the person - I just give them the number they ask for. Recruiting is the worst time sink and better to spend time on retaining the folks you have and improving your business.
Generally, in a startup the last thing I want to spend time on is replacing good engineers because their salary was below market.
In short- If I want to hire the person - I just give them the number they ask for. Recruiting is the worst time sink and better to spend time on retaining the folks you have and improving your business.