You researched the number. Now you need the words. Use these lines in your next review or offer call.
Many women are told to be grateful for an offer. Gratitude and negotiation are not opposites — clarity is professional.
Before the meeting, document three wins with numbers: revenue influenced, time saved, clients retained. Ask for a compensation discussion, not a “favor.”
Try: “Based on my impact on X and market data for this role in Bangalore, I was expecting a package closer to Y. What flexibility do we have on base or variable?”
If they freeze the number, negotiate signing bonus, learning budget, hybrid days, or a review in six months with defined metrics.
