Send a Counter-Offer Email
Without Sounding Greedy or Risky.

Five fill-in-the-blank counter-offer emails — written, verbal, low, competing, deadline — sequenced, with what-not-to-say notes written to keep a polite ask from reading as an ultimatum.

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Built for calm, professional wording — not aggressive negotiation scripts.

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You got the offer. Now what?

If you accept without asking

Some offers have room to move — in base, signing bonus, or other terms — and some genuinely don't. The only way to find out is one polite, specific ask. Accept without asking and you never learn whether there was room.

If you send this email instead

A calm, specific counter is a recognized part of many hiring processes — though employer policies vary and no response can be promised. This kit gives you the words plus the what-not-to-say notes, so phrasing is one less thing to worry about.

Why not just ask a free AI?

Fair question — ChatGPT or Claude will draft you a decent negotiation email in seconds. What the kit adds is the part you won't think to prompt for:

The Counter-Offer Script Kit

5 vetted email scripts. Fill in the blanks. Send with confidence.

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5 Ready-to-Send Scripts

Initial counter, competing offer, benefits negotiation, timeline extension, and final acceptance.

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3-Minute Customization

Fill in [YOUR_NAME], [AMOUNT], [COMPANY]. Done. No rewriting needed.

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Word-for-Word Phrases

Exact sentences that frame you as professional, not desperate — with the risky phrasings flagged.

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Salary Research Cheatsheet

Quick framework to find your market rate in 5 minutes using free tools.

Counter-offer situations this kit covers

Whatever the offer looks like, there's wording for it. Tap a situation to read the free guide first.

You have a competing offerUse leverage without the threat No competing offerThe 3-anchor method The offer is lowPush back without burning it Verbal offer (not in writing yet)Lock the number first Written offer in handThe exact reply to send 24–72 hour deadlineAsk for more time politely First job offerNon-aggressive first negotiation Tech job offerBase + RSU + signing Recruiter pushback"Base is capped" — the reply Asking for a signing bonusWhich lever to push

What this kit handles

The situation, the script that applies, and what the script does.

Situation · The offer is below your market number

You have a written offer and want to ask for more without risking it.

Script #1 — The Initial Counter. Anchors your ask to market data, names one specific number, and keeps the structure flexible (base, signing, equity). Includes the lines to avoid — the phrasings that turn a routine counter into something that reads like an ultimatum.

Situation · "Base is capped" or "salary is firm"

They can't move base — but the package isn't actually fixed.

Script #3 — Benefits Negotiation. Pivots the same ask to the levers that usually still move after "base is firm": signing bonus, equity, PTO, and an early review date — without re-litigating the number they just locked.

Situation · The deadline expires before you can decide

You need more time without signaling you're shopping around.

Script #4 — Timeline Extension. Asks for specific extra days with a reason the recruiter can pass upstream, so the offer stays warm while you finish deciding — instead of a panic-accept or a vague stall that cools the process.

See what's inside

Page 1 of the Counter-Offer Script Kit PDF

The PDF — 13 pages, exactly this:

  • Script #1 — The Initial Counter-Offer
  • Script #2 — The Competing Offer Leverage
  • Script #3 — The Benefits & Perks Negotiation
  • Script #4 — The Deadline Extension Request
  • Script #5 — The Graceful Acceptance
  • "Which script should you use?" decision guide
  • Worked example (illustrative), filled out end-to-end
  • 5-Minute Salary Research guide
  • 5 Mistakes That Cost You Money
  • Before-You-Send checklist

Here's a preview of Script #1 — The Initial Counter-Offer

Script #1 Preview

The Initial Counter-Offer

Subject: Re: Offer for [ROLE] Position

Hi [HIRING_MANAGER],

Thank you so much for the offer to join [COMPANY] as [ROLE]. I'm genuinely excited about this opportunity and the chance to contribute to [SPECIFIC_PROJECT_OR_TEAM].

After researching current market compensation for this role in [CITY/REGION] and considering my [X] years of experience in [KEY_SKILL], I'd like to discuss a base salary of $[TARGET_AMOUNT]. This reflects the value I expect to bring through [SPECIFIC_CONTRIBUTION], and aligns with compensation data I've gathered.

I want to be transparent: this role is my top choice, and I'm confident we can find a number that works for both of us. I'm also open to discussing the overall package — signing bonus, equity, or other components.

Looking forward to your thoughts.

Best,
[YOUR_NAME]

Should you use this kit?

✓ Yes, if

  • You have an offer in hand (or expect one soon)
  • You don't know what to say without sounding greedy
  • You're afraid of losing the offer if you push back
  • You've never formally negotiated salary before
  • You have a deadline and a blank email

✕ Not needed, if

  • You already negotiated successfully and accepted
  • You've confirmed the offer is genuinely final and non-negotiable
  • You're still in early interview rounds (bookmark for later)
  • You're asking for a raise in a current role (see the Raise Kit)

One situation. Five ready emails.

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Questions

Will this work for my industry?

The scripts are written to be industry-agnostic — tech, finance, healthcare, marketing, and other professional roles — and to be edited to your situation. Whether a specific offer is negotiable depends on the employer and the role; the kit's decision guide helps you judge which ask fits.

What if I've never negotiated before?

That's exactly who this is for. The scripts are written so you just fill in the blanks and send. No negotiation experience needed.

Can I really negotiate without losing the offer?

No one can promise an employer's reaction — policies differ, and a company may improve the offer, hold firm, or respond in ways no one can predict. What you control is tone and honesty. These scripts are calm, specific, and ultimatum-free, so phrasing isn't the reason things go wrong — and every draft should be reviewed and adapted to your facts before sending.

How is this different from free templates online?

Free templates are generic one-liners. This kit gives you 5 complete, sequenced scripts for different scenarios, with what-not-to-say notes for each. Plus a salary research framework so you know what number to ask for.

What format is it?

PDF. Download instantly. Open on any device. Copy-paste the scripts directly into your email.

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