1. Ask for a raise, with a plan B
Everyday · 4 of 4 passed
Giving your results and the likely objection gets a script you can say out loud, not a pep talk.
Write a short script for asking my manager for a raise from [your pay now] to [what you're asking for]. I'm [your case]. Include what I say if they answer "there's no budget right now". Under 200 words.
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Write a short script for asking my manager for a raise from $62,000 to $70,000. I'm a support team lead who cut response times by 30% this year and trained four new hires. Include what I say if they answer "there's no budget right now". Under 200 words.
- Makes the case: Uses the 30% faster responses and the four hires.
- Handles no budget: A concrete fallback, such as a date to revisit or a written plan.
- Natural: Sounds like something a person would say.
- Automatic rules: at most 200 words; includes “70,000”; includes “budget”.
GPT-6 Luna
PassedGraded 4.3 of 5 on average (lowest 4).
“Thanks for meeting with me. I’d like to discuss adjusting my salary from $62,000 to $70,000. This year, I’ve helped cut response times by 30% and trained four new hires, while continuing to lead the support team. Given those results and my responsibilities, I believe $70,000 is a fair reflection of my contribution. Can we make that adjustment?” **If they say there’s no budget right now:** “I understand. Could we set a specific date to revisit this, and agree on what needs to happen for the increase to be approved? If a salary change isn’t possible now, are there other options we could discuss in the meantime?”
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GPT-6 Sol
PassedGraded 4.3 of 5 on average (lowest 4).
“Could we set aside a few minutes to discuss my compensation? This year, I helped cut our support response times by 30% and trained four new hires. I’m proud of that impact and would like to discuss increasing my salary from $62,000 to $70,000. Is that something you can support?” **If they say, “There’s no budget right now”:** “I understand budgets are tight. When would be a good time to revisit this? I’d appreciate knowing what needs to happen for a raise to $70,000 to be approved. Could we set a date to review it together?”
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Claude Sonnet 5
PassedGraded 4.7 of 5 on average (lowest 4).
**Ask:** "Hey [Manager], do you have a few minutes to talk about my compensation? Over the past year I've cut our team's response times by 30% and trained four new hires who are now fully ramped. I think that impact justifies moving my salary from $62,000 to $70,000. I'd like to make that case and hear your thoughts." **If they say "there's no budget right now":** "I understand budget's tight — can we talk about what a path forward could look like? A few options: could we plan a review in [3/6 months] tied to specific goals, is there room for a smaller increase now with the rest later, or could we look at a bonus, extra PTO, or title change in the meantime? I want to make sure my contributions are recognized in some form, even if the full raise isn't possible right now." **If they push back further:** "That's fair. Can we put a concrete date on the calendar to revisit this, so it doesn't just quietly disappear?" --- **Tip:** Bring a one-page summary of your metrics (30% faster response times, 4 hires trained) to leave with them — it makes the ask concrete and easy to escalate on their end.
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Gemini 3.1 Pro
PassedGraded 4.3 of 5 on average (lowest 4).
**You:** "Hi [Manager's Name], thanks for meeting with me. Over the past year, I've really enjoyed growing my impact as Support Team Lead. I’m especially proud that I helped cut our response times by 30% and successfully trained our four new hires to keep our team running smoothly." **You:** "Given the increased scope of my role and the measurable results I've delivered, I'd like to discuss adjusting my salary from $62,000 to $70,000 to better reflect my current responsibilities and value to the team." *(If they say: "There's no budget right now")* **You:** "I completely understand that budget constraints are a reality right now. I'm highly committed to this team and want to keep growing here. If an increase isn't possible today, can we outline specific goals and set a timeline—perhaps in three to six months—to revisit this conversation and get my compensation to that $70,000 mark?"
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