"Low Balled after everything" I recently went through the interview process. I was upfront about my salary expectations and explicitly confirmed if I fit in their budget and was told they were within budget. The process involved: An initial HR screening. A technical interview with a 3-4 person panel. A 2-3 day technical task. A final round with the whole core team and investors. I invested a lot of time and effort, including two full days on the technical task and several hours in interviews. In the end, the offer I received was much lower than expected and didn’t match our initial discussions. For future candidates, I hope the company ensures the salary range is clear from the start to avoid any confusion or wasted effort. Respect the time and effort of all candidates. Time is a valuable asset for everyone involved, and it’s essential that it’s respected equally. It’s not just the company’s time that’s precious, but the candidates as well.