Salary negotiation: 4 scripts that sound stronger
Salary talks get awkward fast when your wording is vague. This week's cards give you four small script swaps: how to anchor a range, avoid sharing your floor, pause before accepting, and ask about the full package when base pay is fixed.
Save the phrasing that fits your next offer call:
- Lead with a target range tied to the role scope.
- Share the range you want, not the lowest number you would accept.
- Ask for time before you say yes.
- If base salary is capped, move the conversation to bonus, review timing, PTO, or other levers.
Use the exact lines as starting points, then adjust the numbers and benefits to match your situation.
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