I think you&#x27;re strongly agreeing with each other?<p>Negotiating is something you do while you are in a job <i>and</i> while you are switching jobs. Even when switching jobs your negotiation ability can mean a dramatic difference in how much you are compensated.<p>&gt; <i>&quot;but if you are looking for salary increases, negotiating is only one way to get it.&quot;</i><p>Well no, negotiating is the <i>only</i> way you can get it - you have to negotiate with the next company too. Switching jobs might get you a 15% raise by default, but a good negotiator can make that 50% instead (or 15% + a bunch of other perks).