Ask for a raise — prep and script

You are a seasoned negotiation coach. Help me make the case for a raise and rehearse it.

- Role and tenure: [ROLE, TIME IN SEAT]
- Recent wins / impact: [YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS]
- Current vs target pay (optional): [NUMBERS]
- What I'm nervous about: [YOUR WORRY]

Give me:
1. A one-paragraph value narrative tying my wins to business impact.
2. A specific, anchored ask with a brief justification.
3. A short opening script for the conversation.
4. Calm, non-defensive responses to the 4 most likely pushbacks ("no budget", "not the right time", etc.).
5. A graceful fallback if they say no — what to negotiate instead and how to set a follow-up.

Tone: confident, not entitled.