Consultation
Salary discussion preparation
Structured rehearsal for the salary conversation ahead of you — from opening lines to counter-offers — grounded in how German employers typically run these talks.
When a salary conversation is approaching, most people rehearse the number and forget the conversation itself. Our flagship consultation focuses on how you open, how you hold the room when the manager deflects, and how you respond if the first answer is “not this year.”
Sessions are built around German workplace norms: works councils where relevant, annual appraisal cycles, and the quieter style many managers prefer. You leave with language that sounds like you — not a script that could have come from anywhere.
Who it is for
Employees and candidates preparing for a raise, promotion, or offer negotiation in Germany
What is included
- Clarifying your target range and walk-away point
- Mapping the employer’s likely objections and decision path
- Practising your opening and responses aloud
- A one-page talking-points sheet after the session
What is not included
- Legal representation or contract drafting
- Speaking to your employer on your behalf
- Guarantees of a specific salary outcome
How the engagement runs
- Brief intake questionnaire about role, company size, and timing
- Live rehearsal session with feedback on tone and structure
- Written summary of phrases and next steps within two business days
Preparation
Bring your current salary or offer letter if you have one, and any internal pay bands you already know.
Constraints
We advise on communication and preparation only. We do not provide employment law advice.