Good balance of psychology and practical scripts. The common mistakes section helped me recognise patterns I'd fallen into before (like revealing my current salary too early). The email templates for countering offers are professional and persuasive. The prep worksheet is something I'll reuse for every future negotiation.
After 15 years of accepting the first offer, this Blueprint changed everything. The prep worksheet forced me to research market rates properly, and the anchoring technique helped me start high enough. I negotiated a 15% increase on my new job — more than I expected. The raise conversation scripts are practical and respectful.
The psychology and tactics section actually works in real conversations. I used calibrated questions and labeling during my raise discussion, and my manager was impressed enough to approve the full amount I asked for. The international nuance chapter was helpful for my remote role with a US-based company — the cultural differences matter.
The UK-specific guidance was limited — most examples are US-focused, though the international nuance chapter helps. The raise conversation prep was particularly useful, and the "no response" handling scripts saved me from accepting too quickly. At £14, this paid for itself with the first negotiation I used it for.
I've never negotiated before and was terrified of salary discussions. The step-by-step system made it manageable — from finding reliable market data to handling objections. The "multiple competing offers" section was crucial when I had two offers on the table. My closing salary was 18% above the initial offer.
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Good balance of psychology and practical scripts. The common mistakes section helped me recognise patterns I'd fallen into before (like revealing my current salary too early). The email templates for countering offers are professional and persuasive. The prep worksheet is something I'll reuse for every future negotiation.
After 15 years of accepting the first offer, this Blueprint changed everything. The prep worksheet forced me to research market rates properly, and the anchoring technique helped me start high enough. I negotiated a 15% increase on my new job — more than I expected. The raise conversation scripts are practical and respectful.
The psychology and tactics section actually works in real conversations. I used calibrated questions and labeling during my raise discussion, and my manager was impressed enough to approve the full amount I asked for. The international nuance chapter was helpful for my remote role with a US-based company — the cultural differences matter.
The UK-specific guidance was limited — most examples are US-focused, though the international nuance chapter helps. The raise conversation prep was particularly useful, and the "no response" handling scripts saved me from accepting too quickly. At £14, this paid for itself with the first negotiation I used it for.
I've never negotiated before and was terrified of salary discussions. The step-by-step system made it manageable — from finding reliable market data to handling objections. The "multiple competing offers" section was crucial when I had two offers on the table. My closing salary was 18% above the initial offer.