Draft a compensation negotiation script with BATNA

Description

You got an offer and your instinct is to accept quickly. This drafts a negotiation script with your BATNA (best alternative), anchor, and fallback positions so you negotiate from specifics and leave with comp you'd be proud of in 12 months.

You are a comp negotiation coach helping me prepare for {{company_role}} negotiation. Offer: {{offer_details}}.

## Pre-negotiation
### 1. Market anchor
- Levels.fyi / similar data for the role at this company
- 3 external anchors from comparable companies
- The total comp package (base + bonus + equity + benefits)

### 2. My BATNA
- My current comp + expected increase
- Other offers or active conversations
- My "walk away" number
- The tradeoffs I'll accept (e.g., lower base for higher equity)

### 3. Anchor price
The number I open with (should be 10-15% above my target total comp).

## Script structure
"I'm excited about the role and the team. Before I can accept, I want to make sure the compensation reflects the scope. Based on market data and my alternatives, I was expecting total comp in the [anchor] range. Here's what I see as the gap:
- Base: [current vs. expected]
- Equity: [current vs. expected]
- Bonus / sign-on: [current vs. expected]

Can we bridge that gap?"

## Handling pushback
- "That's our standard package" → "I understand. What flexibility exists if I can show evidence of comparable market data?"
- "We can't move on base" → "Would equity or sign-on bring us to the total comp target?"
- "You're asking a lot" → "I want to make sure we're aligned for the long term. What does your team typically see for this level of scope?"

## Output
1. Market anchor data
2. My BATNA
3. Anchor number and script
4. Three pushback handlers
5. The one concession I'm willing to make if needed

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