HOW TO NEGOTIATE A RAISE (WITHOUT GETTING FIRED)

Описание: 💰 "We don't have budget for raises this year." Here's what to say next (and how to get the raise anyway).

When your manager says "no budget," they're really saying "you haven't made me prioritize you." In this video, I break down the exact 5-step process to negotiate a raise successfully - even when they say no. Includes word-for-word scripts and a free one-pager template.

🎯 THE 5-STEP RAISE NEGOTIATION PROCESS:

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro: "We Don't Have Budget"
0:45 - What "No Budget" Really Means
1:30 - Step 1: Build Your Case (Before the Conversation)
3:45 - How to Document Your Accomplishments
5:15 - Step 2: Schedule the Conversation (Don't Ambush)
6:30 - Step 3: The Conversation (Exact Scripts)
8:00 - How to Handle "We Don't Have Budget"
9:15 - How to Handle "Your Performance Doesn't Justify It"
10:30 - Step 4: What to Do If They Say No
12:00 - Negotiate Other Things (Bonus, Equity, PTO, Title)
13:15 - Step 5: After the Conversation (Get It in Writing)
14:30 - When to Start Looking for a New Job

💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✅ How to build an ironclad case for your raise (with examples)
✅ The 3 things you MUST document before asking
✅ Exact email scripts to schedule the conversation
✅ Word-for-word scripts for handling "no budget"
✅ How to respond when they question your performance
✅ What to negotiate if they won't budge on salary
✅ When to start looking for a new job (the signals)

📋 THE ONE-PAGER TEMPLATE INCLUDED:
*Section 1:* Your accomplishments (last 6-12 months with NUMBERS)
Example: "Redesigned onboarding process, reducing time-to-productivity by 30%, saving 15 hours/week"
*Section 2:* Your expanded scope
Responsibilities beyond your job description
Leadership and mentoring you've provided
*Section 3:* Market data
What this role pays at similar companies
Research from Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, Payscale, LinkedIn
*Section 4:* The ask (specific number)
Your target salary with justification

🔍 SALARY RESEARCH TOOLS:
Levels.fyi - Tech salary benchmarks
Glassdoor - Company salary reviews
Payscale - Role-specific salary data
LinkedIn Salary - Industry compensation insights

💬 KEY SCRIPTS COVERED:
*Opening Script:*
"I'd like to schedule 30 minutes to discuss my compensation and career progression. What works for you?"
*Making Your Case:*
"Over the past [6/12 months], I've [accomplishments]. My role has expanded to [new responsibilities]. Based on market research, I'm asking for my salary to be adjusted to [$X]."
*Handling "No Budget":*
"Can you walk me through the process for getting this approved? What would need to happen?"
*If They Won't Budge:*
"If base salary is fixed, is there flexibility on bonus, equity, PTO, or title?"
*Setting a Timeline:*
"Let's put it on the calendar. Can we schedule a follow-up for [3/6 months]?"

❌ COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID:
Walking in unprepared (no data, no case)
Ambushing your manager without scheduling
Accepting "no budget" without pushing back
Not getting verbal agreements in writing
Staying too long after they say no

If you switch jobs instead (because they said no):
Average raise for job switchers: 10-20%
If you're making $80K → New job at $90K-$96K
Over 5 years: $50K-$80K more

🎓 WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR:
Anyone who deserves a raise but hasn't asked
People who've been told "we don't have budget"
Employees whose responsibilities have grown but salary hasn't
Anyone preparing for their annual review
Professionals tired of being underpaid

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📌 QUICK REFERENCE:
*BEFORE the conversation:*
Document accomplishments (with numbers)
Research market rate
Create one-pager

*DURING the conversation:*
Be specific about what you've achieved
State your number clearly
Handle objections professionally

*AFTER the conversation:*
Get agreement in writing
Follow up if they said "maybe"
Start looking if they said "no"

🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Levels.fyi: https://www.levels.fyi
Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/
Payscale: https://www.payscale.com
LinkedIn Salary:   / salary  

🚨 DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational purposes. Negotiation outcomes vary by company, industry, role, and individual performance. Always research your specific situation and company policies before negotiating.

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