Salary Negotiation Script
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Prompt
Coach me through negotiating a job offer for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. Offer details: - Base salary offered: [AMOUNT] - Bonus/equity offered: [DETAILS] - Benefits offered: [KEY BENEFITS] - My target compensation: [TARGET] - My current compensation: [CURRENT COMP] - My competing offers (if any): [YES/NO — DETAILS] - My BATNA (best alternative): [WHAT HAPPENS IF I WALK AWAY] - How badly I want this role: [1-10] Prepare me to negotiate: 1. **Market Rate Research** — Based on the role, level, and location, provide a market range and where this offer sits. 2. **Negotiation Strategy** — Should I negotiate? How aggressively? What leverage do I have? 3. **Opening Script** — Word-for-word what to say when I call/email to counter. Professional, confident, non-confrontational. 4. **Counter Offer Letter** — Draft a concise, professional email counter-offer. 5. **Objection Responses** — If they say "this is our best offer" or "we don't have flexibility," what do I say? 6. **Beyond Base Salary** — What non-salary items should I negotiate (signing bonus, equity, title, PTO, remote work, review timeline)? 7. **Walk-Away Decision Framework** — Help me define my walk-away point and how to walk away gracefully if needed.