Comment “link” for Salary negotiation tips ✅ 👩‍💻I’ll never forget my first job offer. 🤑 I was so excited that I said “yes” immediately. Later, I found out a teammate in the same role was making almost 25% more simply because they asked. 🙌 That stung. But it also taught me one of the most important career lessons: negotiation isn’t greed, it’s growth.💯 📍Here’s what I’ve learned since then: ✅ Companies usually expect you to negotiate. The first number is rarely the ceiling. ✅ It is not just about base salary. Signing bonus, stock, benefits, title and growth opportunities all matter. ✅ The way you frame it matters. Saying “Based on the value I bring, I was expecting X” sounds collaborative, not confrontational. ✅ Silence is your friend. After you state your ask, pause and let the other person respond. ✅ Every starting offer compounds. If you are under-leveled in year one, you will be playing catch-up for years. I used to feel guilty for negotiating. Now I see it as setting mys...