Make the case for a salary increase to your direct manager.
You're talking to: Your manager
Your goal
Leave the conversation with a clear yes, a concrete timeline, or specific criteria for when the raise happens.
Supportive
Open to the conversation, willing to listen. Good for first sessions.
Realistic
Will push back with real objections. Needs convincing.
Combative
Resistant, defensive, challenging. For when you need to be battle-tested.
Describe Your manager — name, style, what's at stake.
Run the live session. The AI stays in character and pushes back for real.
Get your readiness score — what worked, what to say differently.