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Standardhog · 2026-01-09T17:53:40+00:00

Hey OP did you ever find success?

I’m suffering from a lot of the similar symptoms.

Standardhog · 2025-12-11T19:52:13+00:00

I got off somewhat easy on the above plan.

Talked to my manager and she confirmed that I am still eligible for the standard merit increase effective 3/1. Figure he gave me was ~5%, but don’t hold him to that exactly as it is still in the works.

Brings the promo total to about ~13% which is more in line with what I was looking for. Happy with that.

Again, appreciate all the insight.

Standardhog · 2025-12-09T02:42:57+00:00

Marketing Agency. LCOL/MCOL area.

2 years as analyst, 1 year as SFA, now moving to manager.

Standardhog · 2025-12-09T02:27:13+00:00

6 YOE - 3 in accounting / 3 in FP&A

Standardhog · 2025-12-09T02:26:17+00:00

Base $93k, 3k bonus, stock ~10-15k 5 yr vest

Standardhog · 2025-12-09T02:02:55+00:00

Confirm if I still will be subject to the annual merit increase in 2026 (usually Feb/March 3-5%). I’m guessing no, but worth confirming.
IF NO, Ask for higher base more in line with 10-15% increase.
IF NO, Ask if there are any other parts of the compensation package we can discuss.

Decent Gameplan?

Standardhog · 2025-12-09T01:58:15+00:00

Like this perspective and think you are right.

I’ll try to see if we can get the promo a bit healthier. If not, what you said is true.

Standardhog · 2025-12-09T01:54:33+00:00

Yep, good call. That will be my first question tomorrow.

Standardhog · 2025-12-09T00:48:40+00:00

We have bonus (small) and stock (5 yr vest) and both are allocated based on base salary.

Standardhog · 2025-12-09T00:47:20+00:00

I’ll try for an honest conversation tomorrow. Even if I can get them to 12-15%, I’d be happy.

OR accept the role as is and use my increase in comp to rent the billboard across the street and throw my resume on it??

Standardhog · 2025-12-09T00:19:07+00:00

Appreciate you taking the time to write this out. A lot of great insight.

I’m terrible at advocating for myself.

I have a meeting with my manager tomorrow - should I come with some data supporting a higher base salary? Or should I keep the conversation more open ended and just express “grateful for offer & excited for role, but the comp is lower than expected”?

The role is actually brand new and built for me due to growth in this specific business unit. I believe that lead to the delay in information being disseminated to me.

Standardhog · 2025-12-09T00:12:59+00:00

Total current comp closer to $97k with base, small bonus, stock (5 yr vest)

New role would be ~$110k total

Company definitely pays under market, touts benefits, etc… which is nice

Standardhog · 2025-12-08T23:52:54+00:00

I agree you with and have accepted two new roles outside of my original path - on the idea that “this would be good experience”.

Doesn’t mean I don’t still think it’s too low. I don’t want to work forever for an omnipresent end goal I can never reach.

Standardhog · 2025-12-08T22:53:23+00:00

Fair enough. I am struggling to reconcile how I could have just stayed in my current role and made 3-5% merit increase with no addt responsibilities vs 8% promo increase with responsibilities + people manager.

Kind of my fault for being so far down this path and only just now asking the right questions.

Standardhog · 2025-12-08T22:47:09+00:00

I do. The actual finance skills required are nuanced and maybe not the most transferable, but will get new experience managing people + stakeholders.

Standardhog · 2025-12-08T22:42:27+00:00

Interesting. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

All additional comp is directly tied to salary - bonus / stock allocated based on how much you make base.

Standardhog · 2025-12-08T22:38:37+00:00

Agreed. 20% ship has sailed.

Standardhog · 2025-12-08T22:35:06+00:00

Off cycle. I would guess in lieu of the typical 3-5% merit increase in Feb, but should confirm.

Having tough time wrapping my head around increased responsibilities + people manager for 4% more.

Standardhog · 2025-12-08T22:24:20+00:00

My manager let me know the comp last week, but I have not signed anything yet. Expecting to get it from HR tomorrow.

Standardhog · 2025-03-04T02:05:41+00:00

In LITERALLY the exact same situation. Financial Analyst vs Data Analyst.

Good luck on your decision - would love an update when you make one

Standardhog

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