The Unwritten Rules of Salary Negotiation for Mid-Career Women (That No One Ever Told Us)

Salary negotiation isn’t just a skill—it’s a survival tool, especially for mid-career women in corporate spaces. Too often, we’re taught to be grateful for the opportunities we’re given, but to truly thrive, we need to advocate for what we deserve. In this post, I’m breaking down the unwritten rules of salary negotiation that no one talks about, offering real strategies you can use to walk into any room with confidence and secure the compensation you’ve earned.

As an HR executive with years of experience in corporate leadership, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful salary negotiation can be. Let me share the lessons I learned, the mistakes I made, and how I used the same strategies I’m teaching here to secure a $20K raise. Whether you're in the middle of a job search or looking to negotiate your next promotion, these rules will give you the clarity and confidence to ask for what you’re truly worth.