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How can I negotiate a better salary for this new role?

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MongooseOUT · 25/06/2026 06:04

Any advice how to negotiate for more money when people just assume you'd be grateful for anything. My boss has got a great new job and is hugely excited and wants me to work for him. Im sure hes getting a great pay increase as hes very savvy. But at the same time I dont want to be shafted salary wise as I think it will be a long time before I get any sort of pay rise. Any tips for negotiation? I do feel a man would have no problem asking for a good deal.

There are a few other options but I should add that i will most likely take this job anyway.

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Anewappa · 25/06/2026 06:11

So your boss is moving companies and want you to follow him?

HappiestSleeping · 25/06/2026 06:22

This is excellent and puts you in a relatively strong position. Your boss is new in his role, and wants to deliver, and knows he can rely on you.

I would start by understanding exactly what your current package is. Holiday allowance, medical insurance, bonus, share options, travel time, travel expense, are you heading towards a parish, or bonus currently that you'd lose if you left? Every little detail. Have a think about the things you might be negotiable on. For example, you may travel more for an extra 10k, or maybe not?

When speaking to your boss, say something like "I'd love to work with you again, let's talk terms".

If there are stock options in the new place, think about whether that would be of interest. Have your bottom line in mind too. There is a rude reality of paying bills, so you need a minimum position.

What is the industry average for your role? Is the new company a high payer or not? What have your successes been? What have you delivered?

I'll probably think of more, but the more armed you are about your own worth, the more confident you will be. The first point is the main one though. He wants you as he knows he can rely on you. That is worth money. His budget won't be unlimited, so leave yourself room for negotiation. I usually go along the lines of "I was thinking of a headline number of £xx but it depends on the whole package". That gives you wiggle room.

MongooseOUT · 25/06/2026 06:27

Anewappa · 25/06/2026 06:11

So your boss is moving companies and want you to follow him?

@Anewappa no, hes moving internally to a bigger role

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MongooseOUT · 25/06/2026 06:31

HappiestSleeping · 25/06/2026 06:22

This is excellent and puts you in a relatively strong position. Your boss is new in his role, and wants to deliver, and knows he can rely on you.

I would start by understanding exactly what your current package is. Holiday allowance, medical insurance, bonus, share options, travel time, travel expense, are you heading towards a parish, or bonus currently that you'd lose if you left? Every little detail. Have a think about the things you might be negotiable on. For example, you may travel more for an extra 10k, or maybe not?

When speaking to your boss, say something like "I'd love to work with you again, let's talk terms".

If there are stock options in the new place, think about whether that would be of interest. Have your bottom line in mind too. There is a rude reality of paying bills, so you need a minimum position.

What is the industry average for your role? Is the new company a high payer or not? What have your successes been? What have you delivered?

I'll probably think of more, but the more armed you are about your own worth, the more confident you will be. The first point is the main one though. He wants you as he knows he can rely on you. That is worth money. His budget won't be unlimited, so leave yourself room for negotiation. I usually go along the lines of "I was thinking of a headline number of £xx but it depends on the whole package". That gives you wiggle room.

@HappiestSleeping thank you for this, im going to go line by line and tick these off. Hes keen but at the same time managing expectations as there are a lot of job cuts anyway/outsourcing so I feel like he's prepping me to expect less. But im sure im also earning a lot less than anyone else in the team anyway. This is ok as all are more senior but makes me think there is a budget there.

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Anewappa · 25/06/2026 06:54

MongooseOUT · 25/06/2026 06:27

@Anewappa no, hes moving internally to a bigger role

There is a salary range for the role?

Anewappa · 25/06/2026 06:54

But im sure im also earning a lot less than anyone else in the team anyway.

what makes you think this?

MongooseOUT · 25/06/2026 11:37

Anewappa · 25/06/2026 06:54

But im sure im also earning a lot less than anyone else in the team anyway.

what makes you think this?

Hi @Anewappa , everyone else are VP level so im the lowest person

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Anewappa · 25/06/2026 13:12

MongooseOUT · 25/06/2026 11:37

Hi @Anewappa , everyone else are VP level so im the lowest person

So different positions to you, hence different salaries

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