Mykail James decided to set a deadline for herself to obtain a promotion at her current job. When the deadline passed without a promotion, she applied for a new job that offered a higher title, better pay, a hybrid work schedule, and a change of location to Phoenix.
However, before accepting the new job, she negotiated for relocation benefits to cover the expenses of moving. Her company initially offered a salary increase of $10,000 and $10,000 in relocation benefits, but after two days of negotiation, she landed a $13,000 pay bump and $20,000 in benefits.
James used the relocation benefits to pay off her car, throw a going-away party, and cover other expenses related to her move. She advised others to ask for relocation benefits when moving to a new state for a job and recommended negotiating over email to have time to craft a clear message.
She emphasized the importance of speaking up for what you want and asking for more than what you initially need to leave room for negotiation.