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How to nail your next salary negotiation

Landing a salary that matches your worth
November 25, 2021

Money is a tricky topic for many people, especially in the Black community.

Many of us don’t feel comfortable talking about it openly, let alone navigating complex salary negotiations. As a consequence, too many folks agree to salaries that just don’t match up with their worth.

And I’m not just talking about cash money. I’m talking about the whole benefits package: retirement plans, stocks, time off, sign-on bonuses, relocation, and any other form of compensation.

I’m going to share a few words of advice based on what I’ve learned through various salary negotiations over the past five years, in the hope that you will find the confidence to nail your next negotiation.

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