[leetcrew]

recruiter: based on your impressive linkedin profile, I think you'd be a great fit for a full-stack role with my client! let me know if you have some time to discuss opportunities this week.

my linkedin profile: literally just desktop c++ work in a completely different domain.

yeah, something tells me these messages are not likely to lead to a real job.

[otagekki]

But have you ever tried? Back in 2018, less than 6 months into my new job I tried and got a solid offer (and found a client) that could be bumping my salary from €41,000 to €47,000. For reasons unknown I turned down the offer, and I retrospectively kind of regret it.

[leetcrew]

I'll respond if their initial message sounds like they actually read my profile and thought about how I could bring value to their client. this almost never happens. usually they are hiring for a mid-level role for which I have zero relevant experience. I have a hard time believing that's what they really want to do.

in any case, I really like my current team and manager. it would take a lot more than a €6000 (~$7000) salary bump to make me consider a different job.

[emteycz]

Actually, I tried, and it does.