<prompt> Human: Background: Im a 27 yo procurement agent in Seattle, and just received a promotion from Purchasing Assistant to Buyer I. The corresponding pay increase took me from 42,000 yearly to a salary of 52,000.Now dont get me wrong; I know that going from 42K to 52K is a substantial pay increase, for which I am excited and grateful. However, based on the pay grades within my company, and the Seattle area averages for buyer positions, I really thought my post-promotion salary would be closer to 55,000, and that is closer to what I feel I am worth. My question to you, PF, is: Is this the right time to try and negotiate it higher, before too much time passes after the promotion? If so, what language do I use, and what should I come to that meeting armed with? I have looked around online for guides on how to handle this situation, however everything I find points to either asking for a raise within the current job title, or requesting the promotion itself. Theres very little about negotiating salary at the moment of promotion. Thank you in advance for your feedback. I can provide more details within reason if needed for context.  <response>: The difference between 52K and your desired number 55K is not large.Now that you have gotten your promotion, just look for a new job and get yet another 20 jump. 