Salary Negotiation Guide: Why and How to do it to get a better deal and earn more

Who am I?

👋 Hey, there. I am Gaurav (an ex-Microsoft Software Engineer). I increased my salary by 80% while switching from Microsoft to Flipkart. I wrote this piece to help you steal my techniques and learnings.

What is this guide about?

You got a job offer from your dream company but you were expecting a bit more than what was offered. Do you accept the offer and join the company or do you negotiate and try to get a better deal?

This guide will help you understand what is pulling you back, why you should negotiate, and how to do it and earn 10-20% more than your initial offer.