Modules

Ask for a Raise

Start the Conversation

Practice opening a salary conversation directly, calmly, and without apologizing for bringing it up.

Open without apologyNext up
Ask for the conversationPractice
Why now?Practice

Present Your Value

Practice explaining your contribution with evidence instead of emotional effort, need, or self-defense.

Value, not personal needCards
What makes this warranted?Practice
You’re already paid fairlyPractice

Name the Number

Practice saying a concrete salary request or range without sounding embarrassed, vague, or aggressive.

The number is not rudeCards
What number are you thinking?Practice
Manager pushes lowerPractice

Handle Pushback

Practice staying steady when your manager says there is no budget, questions readiness, or delays the conversation.

No budget is not the endCards
No budget right nowPractice
You’re not ready yetPractice

Negotiate Alternatives

Practice asking for options when a salary increase is delayed, limited, or not available right now.

If not now, then what?Cards
Let’s revisit laterPractice
Alternative compensationPractice

Close the Loop

Practice ending the raise conversation with a clear agreement, review date, or written follow-up.

Do not leave it vagueCards
I’ll think about itPractice
Final practicePractice
Your raise conversation toolkitCards