Who this is for
Anyone heading into a negotiation, salary, contract, deal, who wants their numbers and leverage clear before they're under pressure.
The moment this saves you
I walk into a salary or contract negotiation without having decided my real walk-away number, so I get talked down on the spot and agree to something I regret the moment I leave the room.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Prepping for the salary negotiation for the new job offer. They offered 120, my target is 140, I think that's justified given my experience and a competing offer I have. My walk-away, the absolute minimum I'd accept, is 130, below that I'd rather stay where I am. My leverage, I have a competing offer at 135, and they've been recruiting for this role for four months so they're motivated. Beyond base salary, I also care about remote flexibility and the equity, I could trade a bit of base for more equity. My opener, I'll express enthusiasm then say the number 145 to anchor high. The thing I must not do is accept on the spot, I'll always ask for time to consider.
Negotiation prep, June 5, 2026
- Their offer: $120K
- My target: $140K (justified by experience + a competing offer)
- Walk-away (minimum): $130K (below this, I'd rather stay)
- My leverage: Competing offer at $135K; they've been recruiting 4 months (motivated)
- Also matters: Remote flexibility; equity (could trade some base for more equity)
- Opening move: Express enthusiasm, then anchor high at $145K
- Rule: Do NOT accept on the spot, always ask for time to consider
The workflow
Record a voice note
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The prompt behind this context
I'm going to talk through prep for a negotiation. Turn it into a one-page brief: a bold "Negotiation prep, [today's date]" heading, then labeled lines: Their offer (the starting point), My target (and why), Walk-away (minimum) (the line I won't cross), My leverage (my sources of power), Also matters (non-price priorities and possible trades), Opening move (my anchor/first move), and Rule (any tactic I commit to, e.g. don't accept on the spot). Keep my exact numbers and leverage. Don't invent numbers or leverage I didn't state. Output only the brief.
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Questions people ask
Questions job seekers ask about Negotiation Prep Note
What is the best way to track expenses on the go?
The most reliable method is to log each item the moment it happens, before you forget it. The Negotiation Prep Note context lets you speak the details in plain language and produces an expense entry with amount, category, and date. You capture it in under 20 seconds, without a receipt app or a spreadsheet.
How do I keep track of expenses without a complicated app?
Open Contextli, select the Negotiation Prep Note context, and speak it as it happens: what it was for, how much, and the category. The context formats it into an expense entry. At the end of the month you have a log of every entry in a consistent format, ready to hand to your accountant.
Can I log expenses by voice instead of typing?
Yes. The Negotiation Prep Note context is built for exactly this workflow. Speak the details in natural language and the context structures them into an expense entry with the relevant fields. The recording stays on your device.
What should each entry include for tax purposes?
For tax purposes, each entry should include the date, the amount, the business purpose, the vendor or payee, and the category. The Negotiation Prep Note context captures all of these from your spoken description. Consult your accountant or tax advisor to confirm what records your jurisdiction requires.
How do I add this context to Contextli?
Copy the context on this page, then open Contextli and go to the Contexts page. Click Import, choose From JSON, paste it into the Import from Clipboard window, and click Import Context. It is ready to use in under 30 seconds. If you do not have Contextli yet, you can download it for free first.
Is my voice recording private? Does Contextli send it anywhere?
Your voice recording and the transcription are stored on your device only. Contextli processes your audio locally and does not send your recordings or transcription text to any server. The structured output it produces is text you control, and you decide where it goes.
Can I change what the output looks like?
Yes. Every context in Contextli is a starting point you can edit. Open the context in the app, change the instructions to adjust the structure, tone, or fields, and save. The next time you use it, the output reflects your changes. You are not locked into the default format.
Do I need to install an app to use this context?
Yes. Contextli is a free app. Download it, then copy this context and paste it into the Import from Clipboard window on the Contexts page. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.