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Negotiation Script Generator
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Tell us what you want and why. We’ll write three battle-tested scripts — email, verbal, and counter-offer — that you can copy, customize, and send today.
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What you want
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Red flags to watch for
- •Recruiter says "this is our best and final offer" on the first call — almost never true; ask for a few days to consider.
- •Pressure to sign within 24-48 hours — legitimate offers always allow at least 3-5 business days.
- •Refusal to put any verbal commitments in writing — request an updated offer letter for any negotiated change.
- •Vague language about RSU vesting ("standard vesting") — get the exact schedule (years, cliff, frequency) in writing.
Subject: Excited about the offer — a few items to discuss Hi [Recruiter Name], Thank you again for the Senior Software Engineer offer at Acme Corp. I'm genuinely excited about the team and the work, and I'd love to make this happen. Based on recent market data from Levels.fyi and Glassdoor for Senior Software Engineer roles in the area, the median total comp is closer to my counter-ask, I'd like to discuss a few adjustments to the package before signing: • Base salary: I'd like to increase the base by $15,000, bringing it to a level that better reflects market and my experience. • Sign-on bonus: An additional $10,000 would help offset the unvested equity I'd be leaving behind at my current company. • Equity (RSU): Increasing the equity grant by $40,000 would align the package with the long-term commitment I'm making. I'm flexible on which lever moves — I want to find a number that works for both sides. Could we set up a 15-minute call this week to walk through it? Thanks, [Your name]