Asking for a pay rise
Timing, evidence and the exact sentence. How to ask for more where you already work — and what to do when the answer is a number you did not want.
Asking for a raise by email
Can't get facetime with your manager? Here's a raise-request email template that actually gets a real conversation started, not ignored.
Negotiating an annual or performance bonus
Bonus negotiation works differently from base salary. Here's how bonus pools actually work, and exactly what to say to get a bigger share of one.
Best time of year to ask for a raise
Timing changes your odds of getting a raise more than almost anything else. Here's when to ask, when to wait, and what to say either way.
How to negotiate a counter offer from your current employer — when you have an outside offer and you are not sure you want to leave
Have an outside offer but not sure you want to leave? Here is how to negotiate a counter offer from your current employer — with scripts for every outcome.
How to negotiate a raise at your performance review — the complete script, including what to say when they push back
75% of people who ask for a raise at their performance review get one. Here is the complete script — including what to say when they push back.
They gave you a 2% raise. Here is what to do next.
Got a raise that was lower than expected? The conversation is not over. Here is exactly how to reopen it — with scripts for every manager response.