A no isn't always the end. Often it means "not now" or "not this much". What you do next matters.
Ask these questions
- "What would I need to show to earn this raise?"
- "Can we agree to revisit this on a specific date?"
- "Is there flexibility in something else, like title, training or schedule?"
Then
- Put what was agreed in a short follow-up email
- Track progress against what was asked
- If the answer stays no, it's fair to look at what other employers pay
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