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Yeah, probably more often than not. But if you've got in-demand skills and can afford to be choosy, then go for it if it's important to you.

It would be a bullet dodged if so

Not all companies give out payroll data. Better to learn now if finance/HR doesn't protect their employees and to decline the offer. Lack of qualified applicants ... or people have had enough. I do not consent.