finance / negotiations/raises

I aimed for a promotion, but the pay raise seemed elusive.

I built a compelling case but struggled to find the right moment.

I calculated my ideal salary but worried it was too ambitious.

I drafted a list of reasons for my raise request but lost it.

I felt the pressure to negotiate but feared rejection would sting.

I felt unprepared when the topic of salary came up unexpectedly.

I gathered market data to support my request for a salary increase.

I had a plan to ask for a raise, but the timing felt all wrong.

I knew my worth but doubted my ability to negotiate effectively.

I laid out my accomplishments, hoping they'd sway my boss's decision.

I outlined my achievements but feared they weren't enough for a raise.

I planned to discuss my raise, yet my boss diverted the topic.

I practiced my pitch for a raise, but my nerves got the best of me.

I prepared for my raise negotiation but stumbled over my words.

I prepared my case for a raise but hesitated to present it.

I researched salary benchmarks to strengthen my argument for more pay.

I saw my colleague get a raise and regretted not asking sooner.

I set a meeting to discuss my salary but felt anxious beforehand.

I thought about my contributions and realized I deserved better pay.

I thought I had good reasons for a raise, but my boss disagreed.

I waited for the right moment to ask but it never seemed to arrive.

I walked into the meeting ready but quickly lost my train of thought.