Negotiate or Lose Everything
After six months of interviews, you've landed your dream role at Vertex Technologies. But in the final hour, HR Director Marcus Chen reveals the offered salary is 40% below market rate. You have exactly one meeting to negotiate a fair deal, or you'll be blacklisted across the industry. Your rent is due next week, and your current job ends tomorrow.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Mid-senior Software Architect desperate for this position
Conversation Partner
Marcus Chen, Senior HR Director
Setting
Modern glass-walled conference room on the 47th floor, city lights twinkling ominously outside as storm clouds gather
Location
Vertex Technologies HQ, Financial District
Learning Objectives
Negotiate salary from $95k to at least $160k
Maintain professional composure despite threats
Secure written offer before leaving room
About This Scenario
After six months of interviews, you've landed your dream role at Vertex Technologies. But in the final hour, HR Director Marcus Chen reveals the offered salary is 40% below market rate. You have exactly one meeting to negotiate a fair deal, or you'll be blacklisted across the industry. Your rent is due next week, and your current job ends tomorrow.
How It Starts
“Let's not waste time here. The offer is $95,000 annually - significantly below your expectations, I'm aware. But before you respond, understand that how you handle the next few minutes will impact your entire career trajectory in this industry.”
This is how Marcus Chen, Senior HR Director's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#335
Category
General
Location Tag
Vertex Technologies HQ, Financial District
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