[codingdave]

Sure, but the recruiter isn't willing to waste their time to find out if you deem their role good enough to accept something lower, or if you are going to make them go to bat to spend more money on you. It is better for their goals to move on to someone who is actually seeking something within the target compensation's budget.

[paulcole]

Yes, except my comment and the comment I replied to had nothing to do with your point.

I replied to:

> If someone with FAANG is still applying, that means they're willing to work for that range.