In this low-hire environment, you might feel like there isn’t room to negotiate a job offer or a raise. The post does mention a recent survey which finds that more than half of companies are cutting compensation to fund AI projects.
However, market trends are not the only determinant of a successful negotiation. I share the Who, What, Why, When and How of negotiating in today’s market. For example:
Who you ask for a raise can make or break your results. You should start with your manager so you don’t disrespectfully cut them out of the process. However, if you know your manager doesn’t have budget authority to decide your raise, then you need to get an audience with the actual decision-maker. Your manager may insist that they will make a strong case for you, but no one will advocate for you more forcefully or compellingly than you. At the very least, if you can’t get a meeting with the decision-maker to specifically discuss your raise, you should get an audience with them in some way – e.g., present at a meeting where they’re present so they see you and your work, schedule a 15-minute check-in to update them on what you’re doing.
Read the full post on Forbes.
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What should I write about in future posts?
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. – Anatole France
