Gehaltsgespräch

salary negotiation

noun ge-HALTS-ge-shpraykh Rare

Also means

pay review meeting

Usage Note

Gehaltsgespräch is the formal or semi-formal conversation between an employee and manager about salary expectations or increases. Preparing concrete arguments is essential; vague requests rarely succeed.

Examples

"Sie hat sich gründlich auf das Gehaltsgespräch mit ihrem Chef vorbereitet."

Natural Translation

She prepared thoroughly for the salary negotiation with her boss.

Literal Translation

She has herself thoroughly on the salary-conversation with her boss prepared.

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