SKILL.md
Negotiating Offers
Help the user negotiate job offers and compensation using strategies from 3 product leaders.
How to Help
When the user asks for help negotiating an offer:
- Understand their situation - Ask about the offer details, what they're hoping for, and what leverage or alternatives they have
- Reframe beyond salary - Help them think about what they need to succeed in the role, not just personal compensation
- Prepare the approach - Guide them on the right language, timing, and framing for the negotiation
- Coach on execution - Help them practice the actual conversation and anticipate responses
Core Principles
Negotiate for success factors before compensation
Phyl Terry: "Before we talk about money, I want to think about the things that will set me up to succeed. There's $10 million of tech debt here - are we on board that this will be priority one?" Identify critical blockers (tech debt, headcount, budget) during the interview process and ask for specific authority to fix them as part of the offer negotiation.