Money and negotiation questions
Money questions test whether your expectations fit the budget and how you negotiate — which matters a lot for sales, BD and affiliate roles, where the way you negotiate for yourself predicts how you will negotiate for the company.
“What are your salary expectations?”
What they really check: Fit with the budget and whether you know your market value.
Builds trust
- A researched range and what it is based on.
- Flexibility on structure: base, bonus, crypto or fiat, equity.
Red flags
- “Whatever you offer.”
- A number far outside the market without explanation.
Tip: Give a range whose bottom you would genuinely accept, and ask about the full package.
“Do you have other offers?”
What they really check: Your market demand and how fast they need to move.
Builds trust
- An honest answer without pressure tactics.
Red flags
- Inventing offers to raise the price — it is easy to check in a small industry.
Tip: The iGaming and payments world is small. Bluffing tends to come back.
“Would you accept a lower salary with a higher bonus?”
What they really check: Risk appetite and confidence in your results — common for sales, retention and affiliate roles.
Builds trust
- Questions about how the bonus is calculated and paid.
- Acceptance tied to clear, measurable targets.
Red flags
- Agreeing without asking how bonuses are earned.
Tip: Ask what share of people in this role actually hit the bonus last year.
“How did you negotiate your last salary increase?”
What they really check: Negotiation skill and whether you build a case on results.
Builds trust
- A case built on numbers and outcomes.
- A respectful process.
Red flags
- Ultimatums.
- Never having asked.
Tip: Show the same preparation you would bring to a deal with a partner.
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