The mistake: naming a number. If you say $80k and they budgeted $75k, you’re out. If you say $80k and they budgeted $120k, you just left $40k on the table.
The move: Flip it back.
‘What’s the budget range for this role?’ If they push: ‘I’m flexible based on the full package—salary, equity, benefits. What did you have in mind?’
Now they anchor first. You negotiate from a position of information, not blind guessing.
The candidates leaving the most money on the table? They’re the ones who answer first. 💪
2026-05-06 14:32:45
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herendill :
transparency 🤣 company salary offer 70-250k bracket. Always means 70
2026-04-30 03:47:16
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Eugene2kool :
can you show the screenshot while doing this?
2026-04-15 22:40:20
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danielboltkov :
80k a week right?
2026-05-10 20:36:06
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emily elizabeth :
hate this question
2026-04-23 00:48:31
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:) :
i'm not kidding i've heard this EXACT conversation before on tik tok
2026-05-31 17:51:58
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Cody Fitzgerald713 :
that's crazy to get on your computer for 3 hours a day and get 90k a yr
2026-04-15 22:10:11
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TheSideHustleGuys :
That was so brilliantly handled 👏👏
2026-06-17 09:28:45
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Wout :
I want 100k and work remotely from Bali.
2026-05-10 19:02:48
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carmen torres :
They always say that! If you start accepting a lower salary you will never get a promotion !
2026-05-07 13:09:47
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aga11061 :
Very good, sounds so professional
2026-05-27 14:45:37
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fincachalet1 :
If you mention a lower number, they will target that number, not your higher number.
2026-04-29 07:06:14
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ross5427 :
never say a number. always make them say a number.
I say that it depends on the total benefits package as every company structures it different. base salary, bonus, pension and share options just to name a few
2026-05-07 19:26:33
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airchi :
Q "whats your salary expectation?"
A "What is your budget?"
2026-06-09 04:32:20
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Harry P. :
2026-05-04 21:30:08
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tr4sh_4_real :
According to the length of her answer she’s worth 250k
2026-05-05 13:02:36
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jasonconnell056 :
She’s good there!
2026-05-31 22:00:13
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itsjesusfuckingchrist :
Something from 20 to 30……Million per week
2026-05-05 04:46:25
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francine :
i never know how to answer this question
2026-04-17 03:53:36
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unsung hero 99 :
Just my personal option: If you start to justify the range, you are not getting it
2026-05-05 19:41:40
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Mitko :
You must not answer this question!
2026-05-08 06:57:36
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DosSanchez y Labrador de Frens :
This is the best video I’ve ever seen about salary negotiation. Respect.
2026-05-22 18:44:36
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