How to Ask for a Raise When You Have No Leverage
A research-backed playbook for asking for a raise when you have no external offer, no formal promotion cycle, and no obvious leverage.
April 2026
Salary Negotiation Scripts That Actually Work (With Real Numbers)
Salary negotiation scripts grounded in research from Linda Babcock, Deepak Malhotra, and Chris Voss.
November 2024
Salary Negotiation Strategies That Actually Work
Proven salary negotiation strategies backed by research. Learn how to negotiate your salary confidently and get paid what you're worth in any job...
September 2023
Startup vs Big Company Career: How to Choose at Every Stage
Startup vs big company career — compensation realities, learning speed, job security, risk, and which to choose at different points in your career.
May 2023
How Much Does a Software Engineer Earn? Salary by Level, Company, and Country
Software engineer salaries by level (junior to principal), company tier, and country. Real data from Levels.fyi and BLS 2024 including equity and...
How Much Does a Product Manager Earn? Salary by Level, Company, and Location
Product manager salary data by level (APM to CPO), company type (FAANG vs startup), and location.
How Much Does a Data Scientist Earn? Salaries by Level, Region, and Company Tier
Data scientist salaries by level, company tier, and country in 2025. US vs UK vs EU vs India pay, plus total comp breakdowns from BLS, Glassdoor,...
April 2023
How Much Does a UX Designer Earn? Salary by Level, Company, and Country
UX designer salaries by seniority, company type, and country. Real data from Glassdoor, LinkedIn Salary, and NN/g 2024 covering base pay, total...
March 2023
How to Negotiate a Salary: What Research Actually Shows
Salary negotiation backed by research: anchoring effects, BATNA, timing strategies, gender gaps, and word-for-word scripts that work in real...