Recruiter told a 32-year-old woman her salary expectations were far above the company’s budget and rejected her application, but she said she was proud she did not offer to work for less just to stay in the running

A Reddit user’s job application was rejected after she gave a salary range she believed matched her experience, but she said the rejection felt like a relief rather than a setback. Her story has sparked discussion around salary expectations, workplace value and refusing to accept less just to get hired.