<prompt> Human: New members, please read through the New User OrientationInstead of posting individual threads for positive success stories of how youve funded your emergency fund, made progress on your debt, saved for a future goal, reached a certain net worth, or anything else you would like to share, lets consolidate everyones stories into one weekly thread!Make a top-level comment if you want to share something positive regarding your personal finances!For past Triumphant Thursday threads, please search the Weekly Archive  <response>: Hi PF! Negotiated specifically for a new rate before the holiday! Employer was balking at first and i was told its not realistic to get a raise that doubles your rate - cant do that for you. Then i remembered PF advice and told them that I was not looking for a raise so to speak. I politely reminded them I was there to renegotiate the rate since I was performing new and different tasks. Before we began talking dollars I went over all of my responsibilties -this was at my request and I think this was a major factor in pushing negotiations in my favor. I had asked for more than even i thought i deserved - this made me nervous but i went all in and asked for 17k more than what i expected to be offered. We countered 2 or 3 times right there and we settled on what nets 10k more per year and then another 8k bump jan1.This was my first real business world salary negotiation and i owe a lot of thanks to the crew here at PF - THANKS!! 