PAY · FREE SCRIPT 04
Your raise gets denied.
The answer is no. Your next question can make the reason and the next step clearer.
WHAT TO SAY
“What results would justify revisiting my compensation, and when can we review it again?”
When to use it
After a pay request is declined, when you want to understand whether there is a realistic path to another discussion.
Make it work in practice
Separate performance from budget. If there is no budget, ask: “Would you support the increase if budget became available, or do you also have concerns about the request?”
Get a useful next step
Agree what evidence is needed, who makes the decision and when you will speak again. Write down what was actually agreed.
FOR THE NEXT DIFFICULT MOMENT
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