How many of you have heard the “well i made this when i was your age...” & how do you objectively reply to something like that? Trying to lobby for better comp... (asset management)

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Use a basket of random goods (e.g. Gucci loafers, Hermès tie, and Patagonia vest) to show that that basket of random goods would have cost less when your boss was your age

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Have another offer in hand to bargain, you most likely get something higher than both

Want extra pay? Put in extra hours to find them a competitor

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@UBS 2 thoughts n prayers for u if that was a serious reply

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Ha. Just express your market price...

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Just respond with something witty like “yeah, but when you were my age a gallon of milk cost a nickel"

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Ask them how much they paid for rent on a 1BR

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What more are you doing now to bring them better value.

What is the additional you bring to the table since hire date and has that been properly accounted for. That is the pitch you need. Not the basket of goods.

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Yeah well take your skills elsewhere is probably the answer.

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