[CommieCutter]

I really think a lot of this (based on the HR dept in my company) is that they are “compensating” (some would say retaliating) for the relatively easy time job seekers had from 1995-2005.

That's absolute BS for them to act this way. I agree though. I see my company acting this way because I got lot's of over time when times were good.

I understand times are bad. But don't act like my past earnings were on LOAN.

[buccaneer81]

I see my company acting this way because I got lot's of over time when times were good.

I've seen mid-level suits making $80k furious because guys in greasy coveralls made $90k with overtime.