How does this even come up? Are candidates flouting other offers? Why not just counter-offer like an adult?
Candidate: Well, I have an offer from FB for $x++ salary and $y++ RSUs.
Recruiter: Let me speak with the hiring manager and see what we can do.
Looks like recruiter are updating that last line to be something like,
Recruiter: Can you forward me a copy of that offer letter and the name of the person who sent it so that I may verify its authenticity? After that, I'll speak with the hiring manager and see what we can do.
I think constant wage fixing has actually backfired for big tech. The savings in pay they have made might be an impressive number but it is very little compared to what they leave on the table whenever they fail at a software eating the world project, and they end up with a lot more competition from companies that can afford to match their compensation despite operating in much smaller markets and having very little profit relatively.
“Actually, I’m very close to going with this new offer. I really clicked with the team. If Google wants to counter, I can wait till tomorrow to make my decision”.