Negotiate Like You Practiced — Because You Did

Help me negotiate my salary. Current offer: [paste details]. Role: [describe]. Market data I have: [paste]. My leverage points: [offers, unique skills, recent accomplishments]. Build: (1) my target number with reasoning, (2) my walk-away point, (3) anchor opening statement — confident, data-backed, (4) 3 objection-handling responses for "that's above our range", (5) counter-offer script if they match or exceed, (6) what to negotiate besides base (bonus, equity, PTO, remote, signing).

Write an email countering a job offer. Initial offer: [describe]. My counter: [target number and benefits]. Structure: (1) gratitude for the offer (no groveling), (2) state you're excited to move forward, (3) specifically counter — "after considering market data and scope, I'd be comfortable at $X", (4) cite 2-3 reasons (experience, competing interest, unique value), (5) end with confidence — "looking forward to finalizing", (6) no apology, no waffling. Professional but firm.

Prepare me to ask for a raise. Current role: [describe]. Tenure: [time at company]. My accomplishments: [list 3-5 with specifics]. Market data: [paste if available]. Deliver: (1) a pre-meeting document with my case, (2) the opening 60 seconds of the conversation, (3) how to frame the ask (percentage, dollar amount, or title change), (4) objection-handling for "not in the budget", "not this year", "we value you", (5) when to push and when to agree to revisit, (6) email follow-up template.

Help me leverage multiple job offers. Offers: [describe each — company, role, comp]. My top choice: [describe]. Deliver: (1) how to inform my preferred employer about the competing offer (tactfully), (2) email template that doesn't feel like an ultimatum, (3) what to ask for (higher base, signing bonus, accelerated equity, better title), (4) handling "we can't match" gracefully, (5) timeline management for responding to all offers, (6) ethical boundaries — when leverage becomes bluffing.

Help me negotiate [remote work / 4-day week / flexible hours / sabbatical]. Current situation: [describe]. What I want: [specify]. My leverage: [describe — performance, retention risk, market alternatives]. Build: (1) the business case framed in their benefit (productivity, retention, recruiting signal), (2) proposed structure with safeguards, (3) objection-handling for "not possible", "precedent", "fairness to others", (4) trial-period framing (lower commitment), (5) written proposal template. Make it hard to say no.

Help me negotiate a vendor contract. Vendor: [describe]. Current quote: [describe]. My leverage: [alternatives, volume, commitment length]. Target: [X% reduction or specific terms]. Deliver: (1) an opening message that anchors low without insulting, (2) specific asks ranked by priority, (3) concessions I'm willing to make (longer contract, prepayment, case study rights), (4) objection-handling, (5) walk-away conditions, (6) email draft or call script.

Review this contract for negotiation leverage: [paste key terms or describe]. My role: [buyer / seller / partner]. Concerns: [describe]. Identify: (1) unfavorable clauses (indemnification, auto-renewal, liability caps, IP), (2) red-flag language that needs rewording, (3) missing protections I should request, (4) leverage points I can use to change terms, (5) what's boilerplate vs actually negotiable, (6) priority order to negotiate. Flag anything that needs a lawyer.

Help me negotiate a SaaS renewal. Current vendor: [describe]. Current spend: [describe]. Usage: [describe]. Competitive options: [describe alternatives]. Build: (1) a renewal conversation script, (2) specific asks (price reduction, feature unlock, multi-year lock with protection), (3) leverage points (competitor quotes, budget pressure, consolidation), (4) timeline — when to start vs panic, (5) escalation path if my rep can't help, (6) documentation template for legal.

Help me negotiate a scope change with a client. Original contract: [describe]. New request: [describe]. My position: [hold scope / bill change order / partial accommodation]. Deliver: (1) a conversation script that holds the line respectfully, (2) how to say "yes, and here's the cost" (not just "no"), (3) pricing for the additional work, (4) documentation template (change order), (5) preserving the relationship for future work, (6) handling the "we thought that was included" objection.

Help me negotiate partnership terms with [describe partner]. My contribution: [describe]. Their contribution: [describe]. My goals: [describe]. Build: (1) fair split proposal based on value contribution, (2) rights and decision-making clauses, (3) exit clauses (what if it fails), (4) IP and confidentiality terms, (5) non-compete boundaries, (6) a counter-proposal if they push for unfavorable terms. Frame partnership as long-term trust building.

Prepare me for a performance conversation with [describe employee]. The issue: [describe]. Desired outcome: [describe]. Build: (1) the opening (direct, not accusatory), (2) specific examples to cite (not generalizations), (3) the impact on team/business, (4) what I want to change, (5) their space to respond, (6) agreed-upon next steps with dates, (7) written follow-up template. Tone: firm but respectful, solutions-oriented.

Help me write a difficult email about [describe situation — missed deadline, feedback, saying no, changing course]. Recipient: [describe]. Goal: clear communication without damaging relationship. Structure: (1) acknowledge the context without apologizing excessively, (2) state the message directly (1-2 sentences), (3) explain briefly, (4) offer path forward, (5) close warmly. Avoid passive voice, hedging, and walls of justification. Be human.

Help me say no to [describe request]. Context: [describe]. My reason: [describe]. Who's asking: [boss, peer, client, friend]. Deliver: (1) a script saying no in 2-3 sentences, (2) one specific reason (not a list of excuses), (3) alternative if available (but not obligatory), (4) what to do if they push back, (5) variations for written, verbal, and quick response. No apology unless genuinely warranted.

Prepare me for a termination conversation. Situation: [describe]. Documentation I have: [describe]. Severance offer: [describe]. Build: (1) opening 2-3 sentences (direct, no softening that misleads), (2) clear statement the decision is final, (3) logistics (last day, severance, COBRA, references), (4) space for their reaction, (5) handling emotional responses, (6) what NOT to say (legal risk items), (7) post-conversation checklist. Human and firm.

Help me set a boundary with [describe person and context]. The pattern I want to change: [describe]. My desired outcome: [describe]. Deliver: (1) a script that names the pattern without accusation, (2) the specific boundary I'm setting, (3) what happens if boundary is crossed, (4) handling their pushback ("I didn't mean to"), (5) follow-up enforcement, (6) when to escalate. Tone: firm, calm, no rehash of past grievances.