Salary Negotiation Script

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.