How to earn $15K in 15 minutes
A few weeks ago, I saw a creator’s reel in which she was advocating against salary negotiation. 😲 She told everyone that if you’ve finally landed a job offer, you shouldn’t risk it.
I have the total opposite view. Let’s uncover why NOT negotiating is a TERRIBLE idea.
⬇️ What’s wrong with this advice?
If you don’t negotiate, you’re operating from a scarcity mindset. You think this is the only job you could get and you shouldn’t ask for more money or benefits. That’s a terrible way to live life. Instead, believe in yourself and operate from an abundance mindset that you deserve a lot more.
⬇️ Why should you negotiate?
A study indicates that if you don’t negotiate your starting salary, you stand out to lose $1M over your entire career span. $1M! Who doesn’t like more money? Imagine having to work hard your entire life to make an additional $1M when you could have just had the courage to negotiate and make that amount in a 15-minute negotiation call.
Reflect on it.
Slog your entire life or have the courage for 15 minutes for $1M?
⬇️ Why do you deserve to negotiate?
I know you’re scared to negotiate.
You might be thinking,
“What if they take away my offer letter or think that I am greedy? I can’t go through the process of applying again. Let’s just take what they’re giving.”
Wait, give these 2 ideas a thought:
➡️ Out of all the candidates they interviewed, they chose you. Yes, you’re the top candidate!
They spent a lot of money, time, and effort on hiring. No one wants to go for the consolation prize! They want YOU! So, believe in yourself and ask for what you’re worth.
➡️ 99% of the time, HRs have some wiggle room. They’re just waiting for you to ask! If they can save money, they will! They’re not going to give you the best offer upfront. Same as a street vendor or the sabziwala bhaiya.
⬇️ I am educating you on negotiating, but do I have the authority? Why does my opinion hold any value?
➡️ First job: Negotiated my salary despite having ZERO work experience.
➡️ Second job: Negotiated my level and salary even though it was a 180% shift from project management to social media marketing.
➡️ If you need more motivation, here’s an inspiring story for you:
Our mentee was laid off. He came for our Career Coaching and got a $90k job, a 20% increase from his last one.
He was also scared to negotiate but we encouraged him to do so by using our strategies. In just a matter of 15 minutes, he increased his annual earning by $10k! The best part is that he’s currently aiming for $130k as he is still getting more interviews!
💡There are a lot of people who even after getting a full-time corporate role end up doing part-time jobs on the weekend to earn $10k-$15k more. Only if they would have negotiated, they would have made that money through their job and would have been able to enjoy their weekends.
⬇️ Now, let me tell you what the locals here think.
I was discussing this topic with my Canadian friends and the response was unanimous: “YOU ALWAYS NEGOTIATE”
I want to instill that same confidence in you. We’re immigrants. We run Canada’s economy. So, don’t think any less of yourself. Ask for what you’re worth!
P.S. You will be the first ones to know about my LIFE UPDATE next week, so stay tuned!
Keep blooming,
Bani Singh