It's-a Me, Mario! Negotiating Your Salary Like a Super Star!

Mamma Mia! More Painful Than Breaking Up?

It's a me Mario and I heard some shocking news! These new graduates they're saying negotiating a salary is harder than breaking up with a partner! Mamma mia! That's like saying a Goomba is tougher than Bowser! Apparently 54% of them feel this way. But don't a worry we'll fix this. No 'Game Over' for your bank account!

Level Up Your Knowledge!

Janelle Sallenave from Chime says it's because new grads haven't a done it before. It's like trying to jump over a flagpole without knowing how to jump! She says 'It's not something that one does on a daily basis.' No kidding! But she's right if you don't know what your skills are worth you're just wandering around like in a dark level bumping into walls! 'Wa hoo!' is NOT a negotiating strategy friends.

Research Like You're Searching for Power Ups!

Janelle's first tip? Do your research! 'Yahoo!' for the internet! Use those websites like LinkedIn Indeed and Glassdoor. It's like having a map to find all the hidden coins... I mean salary ranges! She says it's a much better time to negotiate than before because we have so much information available online! No more guessing games let's get those coins!

It's a Not Just About the Coins! (Benefits)

Don't forget about the benefits! It's like finding a Super Mushroom! Health insurance work from home bonuses... all that good stuff. 'Make sure you really understand all of those perks so you can see the full picture,' Janelle says. Maybe you can negotiate for more vacation days! Think of the time you would have to play games!

Practice Makes Perfect Just Like Jumping!

Practice! Practice! Practice! Just like I practice my jumping before facing Bowser. Janelle suggests role playing the negotiation with a friend or family member. It's like training with Luigi before the big adventure! Figure out what's most important to you so you can get the best deal and save the princess... I mean your paycheck!

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