Four months of lowballing their 'top choice.' He raised his price every time.

The company posted a salary range of $120,000 to $160,000. After the candidate passed all interview rounds, they called him their "top choice" — then offered well below the bottom of the advertised range. When he countered, they came back slightly higher but still below. This went on for four months. Each time the company offered less than the range, the candidate raised his demand. By the end, the original top-end number was no longer enough — he had factored in a premium for the disrespect. The company eventually met his final number. Reddit called it a negotiation masterclass: match the energy you receive.