US job seekers: you may want to opt out of The Work Number

First, this only applies to those of you who are seeking work and are either asking for money well above your current pay, or you have privacy concerns. Or both.

### What is The Work Number?
It's an "employment verification" company. Initially started by TALX, they were acquired by Equifax 15-ish years ago.

"Through The Work Number employers can purchase data on a prospective employee including confirmation of an individual's employment records and income for verification purposes."

In other words, …

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