<prompt> Human: So, Ive been working for my current company just under a year and have been promoted 3 times, with a 4th coming Assistant Store Manager in two weeks. The current ASM just put in her two weeks and Im slated to take her job--the catch is, that I was promoted to help her and because they didnt want me to quit, but when I am put into her role, there wont be someone to help me. So, I will continue to carry my current job responsibilities, plus I get to stack on all of her responsibilities.I spoke with our SM about his vision for the role and its very intense as far as leadership and management goes. I know I can handle it all, but it will add a lot of stress and pressure --I will be merchandising our entire store, as opposed to the one department I have now. I will also have to help fix some major leadership issues that are occuring with another supervisor and her team.When I started in July of 2016, I was making 11.50 an hour. I had to beg for 16 an hour when I got promoted to supervisor. My SM cited the huge difference in pay from my start date to that promotion as a reason he couldnt offer me more. With this promotion, I know I want no less than 21 an hour as my job responsibilities have more than doubled.In my defense, I have grown sales in my department, led the store in top 20 items, and have aided in overcoming leadership struggles. Ive been called out by our DM as having keen Visual skills. In addition, I have my masters degree in leadership development.How do I negotiate my way into this 21 an hour? I know I deserve it, but I can feel major push back coming because of the huge difference in pay from where I was a year ago and the fact that one of the stores in our district closed, leaving with an extra supervisor.Thank you!  <response>: It certainly sounds like you are doing a great job, and they know it. The issue is: what leverage do you have if they say no to 21hour? Pay me 21hour, or dont promote me may not be a great set of options.They are ultimately going to pay what they think a store manager is worth to them, and that also depends on what someone else would do the job for, especially if they have other candidates.I think you make your best case, but be ready with contingency plans if they say no. 