Negotiate or Lose Everything

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.

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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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