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113. How to Renegotiate Salary After Lowballing Yourself For an HR Role (Without Losing the Offer)
<p>Ever set a number in a phone screen for an HR Role... and then found out mid-interview process that the role is worth way more than what you agreed to? Sis, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm answering a question I got recently from someone with 8 years of HR experience who stayed inside a recruiter's stated range ($60–65K) — only to realize after more research that she should've started in the 70s.</p><p>We're breaking down:</p><ul><li>Why the number you give in a phone screen becomes the <strong>benchmark</strong> the entire process anchors to</li><li>The real risk of trying to "correct" your number mid-process (and why it can get you pulled from consideration)</li><li>When and how to counteroffer the right way — and how big of a jump is actually reasonable</li><li>Why leading with "I have X years of experience" during negotiation actually <strong>loses</strong> you money</li><li>The 3X framework: how to position yourself as revenue, not an expense, so companies want to pay you more</li><li>Why I'm not a fan of sticking inside a posted salary range — and what to say instead</li></ul><p>If you've ever taken an offer that felt lowballed, you know the slow burn of regret that follows. This episode is about making sure that's not your story.</p><p><strong>Ready to stop leaving money on the table?</strong><br>Book a free 60-minute consultation call and let's map out your number — based on your background, your goals, and what it'll actually take to get you there, no guesswork.</p><p><br></p><p>Schedule time to speak with me here: <a href="https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form</a></p><p><br></p>