Claire Wasserman

And also everybody was you at some point. I mean, maybe they weren't making a big pivot, but they were trying something new or just entering the field or if they're the person who created the company, right? The fear of starting something. So really don't underestimate what it takes to do this, both for yourself and the pride you feel, but also how that's an impressive part of your story, right?

The courage to go, this isn't working and I found out the path that will work for me. You know, just that you did that inner work and you took the extra steps, right? So make sure that's part of the story. It's not obvious to everybody. So as long as you're explicitly sharing it, and again, why does this make you the right fit? Why does this make you good at your job? always take that next step.

The courage to go, this isn't working and I found out the path that will work for me. You know, just that you did that inner work and you took the extra steps, right? So make sure that's part of the story. It's not obvious to everybody. So as long as you're explicitly sharing it, and again, why does this make you the right fit? Why does this make you good at your job? always take that next step.

The courage to go, this isn't working and I found out the path that will work for me. You know, just that you did that inner work and you took the extra steps, right? So make sure that's part of the story. It's not obvious to everybody. So as long as you're explicitly sharing it, and again, why does this make you the right fit? Why does this make you good at your job? always take that next step.

I'm going to thank you, Katie, so much for being here. Please keep us posted. I always want to do a follow-up episode, especially if the person gets the job, you know, kind of where you're at. So definitely reach out. Maybe Nicole will let us come back and I can guest host again, but super appreciate you being vulnerable.

I'm going to thank you, Katie, so much for being here. Please keep us posted. I always want to do a follow-up episode, especially if the person gets the job, you know, kind of where you're at. So definitely reach out. Maybe Nicole will let us come back and I can guest host again, but super appreciate you being vulnerable.

I'm going to thank you, Katie, so much for being here. Please keep us posted. I always want to do a follow-up episode, especially if the person gets the job, you know, kind of where you're at. So definitely reach out. Maybe Nicole will let us come back and I can guest host again, but super appreciate you being vulnerable.

And I know that there's a lot of people out there watching and listening who have been nodding their heads at many aspects of this conversation. And I have no doubt you're going to end up in a really awesome place.

And I know that there's a lot of people out there watching and listening who have been nodding their heads at many aspects of this conversation. And I have no doubt you're going to end up in a really awesome place.

And I know that there's a lot of people out there watching and listening who have been nodding their heads at many aspects of this conversation. And I have no doubt you're going to end up in a really awesome place.

Sure, sure. Okay. Well, a couple of different scenarios. Obviously, if you're negotiating for a new job versus a current job. If the job says you cannot negotiate, can you? Yes. You can always negotiate. They are fully aware that by the first offer they put out, it is just that, the first offer. It's always how you do it, not the fact that you're doing it.

Sure, sure. Okay. Well, a couple of different scenarios. Obviously, if you're negotiating for a new job versus a current job. If the job says you cannot negotiate, can you? Yes. You can always negotiate. They are fully aware that by the first offer they put out, it is just that, the first offer. It's always how you do it, not the fact that you're doing it.

Sure, sure. Okay. Well, a couple of different scenarios. Obviously, if you're negotiating for a new job versus a current job. If the job says you cannot negotiate, can you? Yes. You can always negotiate. They are fully aware that by the first offer they put out, it is just that, the first offer. It's always how you do it, not the fact that you're doing it.

Who tells you you can't negotiate, though? Some jobs right off the bat will say this is non-negotiable. And I always say, go do the market research. By the way, market research is not Glassdoor. Market research is... You have to talk to real people who work at the competitor companies. And it's contextual.

Who tells you you can't negotiate, though? Some jobs right off the bat will say this is non-negotiable. And I always say, go do the market research. By the way, market research is not Glassdoor. Market research is... You have to talk to real people who work at the competitor companies. And it's contextual.

Who tells you you can't negotiate, though? Some jobs right off the bat will say this is non-negotiable. And I always say, go do the market research. By the way, market research is not Glassdoor. Market research is... You have to talk to real people who work at the competitor companies. And it's contextual.

LinkedIn. Yeah, LinkedIn. So let's say you work for a startup. Don't be talking to people who work at a Fortune 500 company. I would say look for a company that's comparable in size, location. Yes, revenue. You find white men who go work at that company, and you message them on LinkedIn. And you don't have to say straight up, how much do you make?

LinkedIn. Yeah, LinkedIn. So let's say you work for a startup. Don't be talking to people who work at a Fortune 500 company. I would say look for a company that's comparable in size, location. Yes, revenue. You find white men who go work at that company, and you message them on LinkedIn. And you don't have to say straight up, how much do you make?

LinkedIn. Yeah, LinkedIn. So let's say you work for a startup. Don't be talking to people who work at a Fortune 500 company. I would say look for a company that's comparable in size, location. Yes, revenue. You find white men who go work at that company, and you message them on LinkedIn. And you don't have to say straight up, how much do you make?

You can ask for a range, a ballpark, or you can say, what's your input on the research I did? Just in the message? In the message. But you tie it to a greater purpose. And that is, you are being a wonderful ally. Because I think a lot of men are looking for ways that they can help, but they just don't know how. And I always say, share your salary.