AI prompt to rehearse a raise conversation
Practice what to say when you ask for a raise, with scripts and manager responses.
Prompt
How to use
- Pick one opening from Step 1 and read it aloud before you paste the manager's reply back for Step 3.
- Set [HOW DIRECT] to match your workplace; you can always dial it back in the meeting.
- After the run, ask "make the closing line shorter" if it feels too formal.
Tips
- Run it once with a supportive manager and once with a skeptical one by changing [RELATIONSHIP].
- If you freeze in meetings, practice only the opening and closing until those feel natural.
Example output
Opening (direct)
"I would like to talk about my salary. Based on what I have delivered this year, I am asking for [X]."
Manager (realistic)
"I hear you. Budget is tight until Q3. Walk me through what you are basing that number on."
Your reply
"Fair question. Three things: I led [project] which [outcome]..."