I imagine people get the “well in Japan this is required” or “in Japan we do this” as a way to make you feel forced to answer. I imagine many companies are persistent but I’m sure there’s no reason for them to know this besides for them to low-ball you.
So, how do you go about answering this question? Do you give an honest answer or do you try to find a way to avoid answering. If you do, what’s your go to statement and reply to pushback if they’re insistent? Do you find that is just easier to be honest? How about the alternative question if how much do you want to be paid?
I’m curious if tech companies in Japan are persistent about this.
My current job here isn’t related so I feel like it’s a mute point for them to even know the salary unless it benefits me somehow.
Is there any real reason for them to know this before an offer here? (Socially or legally that’s specific to Japan?)