How One Engineer Negotiated $25,000 More (and Transformed His Career Move)

How One Engineer Negotiated $25,000 More (and Transformed His Career Move)

Not long ago, someone reached out to me saying, “Hey, I want to update my résumé so I can show off who I am and what I can do.”

Before we even had a formal session, he got an interview Рand an offer. Now instead of needing r̩sum̩ help, what he really needed was negotiation coaching.

Here’s how that conversation turned into a $25,000 win.

The Situation

He was transitioning into a new role at a startup – a big step up in responsibility and excitement. But there were a few challenges to navigate:

  • A relocation
  • A desire to negotiate more assertively than ever before
  • And the logistics of breaking a rental lease and managing short-term expenses

He didn’t want to leave money on the table, but he also didn’t want to push too hard.

The Strategy

Together, we crafted a negotiation plan focused on collaboration, not confrontation.

Here’s what he walked away with:

  • $15,000 in additional relocation and bonus support, covering unexpected moving costs
  • Temporary commute and housing coverage – the company agreed to pay for his hotel during transition – Worth at least $3k
  • A higher base salary  – his biggest yet
  • An equity package – adding long-term upside and ownership
  • Negotiation with existing home rental to remove lease ending penalties and go month-to-month until he moved (Saved over $7k)

The result? Less anxiety about the move, and a much stronger financial foundation for his next chapter.

The Mindset Shift

We talked about the famous Wayne Gretzky quote:

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

So, he took his shot multiple times – asked for more, with curiosity and confidence. And because he did, he got results he’d never seen before, and certainly didn’t expect.

The Takeaway

All of this came from two quick, focused coaching sessions – an investment of $997 that returned multiples both short-term and long-term.

25X ROI isn’t bad I guess…

If you’re navigating a job offer, preparing for a negotiation, or simply want to make sure you’re getting what you’re worth, I’d love to help you create a strategy that works.

Let’s connect and make your next move your best one yet.

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