Some companies will take advantage of it and pay you lower, some won't. My current employer offered me more than what I was asking for due to their internal equity program.

What state are you located in? In many states, it's illegal for a potential employer to ask candidates about their salary history. If they do ask, turn it around on them and reply with something like, "I don't want my current salary to be a factor in determining my future salary. Would you mind sharing the salary range for the role?"

I work in recruiting, BTW.

Agree with PPs. Refuse to give current salary. Tell them your market research indicates the going rate is x to y and that is your expectation. Stick to that line. A good company has a range for the role and that’s that. For some companies you do have to put in current salary to proceed with online app. If so, put it in but make it clear when asked that you know what market rate is, etc.

Dont tell them what you make. If asked give q range but also aks them what the salary range is.

Most good companies do not pay someone based off salary history, in 2024. Actually I believe there is a movement to work to pass laws to make it illegal for employers to ask.

If you have the requisite type of experience, you should be able to find a higher paying job. And many companies give more than 2 weeks vacation.

Take a plunge and start applying and seeing what’s out there.

I am 48 and makes $100k. I do take responsibility for staying at this job too long. People n my role easily make $150k.

Now if I were to look for a.smilar role at a different company, will they pay me the $150k they usually pay or will they pay just above what I am making now say $110k?

I do have 4 weeks of paid vacation that everyone is obligated to take. I known the standard is 2 weeks everywhere else. So I guess that could be factored in during the salary negotiation.