Office Hours with Fexingo: Daily Career Q&A, Workplace Questions, and Professional Advice

In this episode of Office Hours with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a career question many professionals face but few know how to navigate: asking for a raise after your company has been acquired. Drawing on the 2026 M&A wave, they break down the critical window of opportunity—typically 90 to 180 days post-close—when compensation decisions are still fluid. They discuss how to read the acquirer's integration playbook, why 'synergy' often means redundant roles, and how to build your case using the new parent company's pay bands and performance metrics. With practical tips like documenting your deliverables, finding the right counterpart in the new org, and timing your ask around integration milestones, this episode gives you a concrete framework for a conversation that feels daunting but can be a powerful career move. If you're worried about being lost in the shuffle after an acquisition, this is the episode for you.

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On this episode of Office Hours with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a high-class problem: asking for a raise when your company is thriving. Using the example of a mid-sized software firm that just landed a major client deal, they break down why growth doesn't automatically mean your comp keeps up, and how to build a case that ties your contribution to that momentum. You'll learn the 'three numbers' approach (your market rate, your internal equity, and the revenue you've helped generate), how to time your conversation around company milestones like funding rounds or expansion announcements, and what to do if your manager says 'we're investing the profits back into the business.' They also cover common pitfalls like assuming a growing company has unlimited budget, and why waiting for an annual review is a mistake. If you've ever felt like your salary is stuck while your company is clearly on the upswing, this episode gives you a concrete, low-drama script for starting the conversation.

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In this episode of Office Hours with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a tricky career scenario: you were hired during a downturn, the market has since recovered, and your salary hasn't kept pace. They break down why 'catch-up raises' are harder to get than they sound, and offer a concrete playbook for building the case — from documenting your original offer to benchmarking your role now. Using the example of a marketing manager hired in early 2023 who landed a 14 percent adjustment, they show how to frame the conversation around market data and your current contribution, not financial hardship. They also discuss timing, what to do if your manager says no, and how to keep the door open for a future review. A candid, practical episode for anyone who suspects they're underpaid relative to the market and wants to approach the conversation with confidence.

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Lucas and Luna tackle a tricky career moment: asking for a raise just months after accepting a job. With the job market in flux and salaries shifting, many new hires discover they're underpaid relative to their peers. Lucas breaks down the research, the timing, and the exact language to use, drawing on a real example from a software engineer who negotiated a 15 percent bump six months in. They discuss how to frame it as a market adjustment rather than a demand, when to wait, and what to do if your manager says no. Practical, specific, and honest about the risks.

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In episode 150 of Office Hours with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a rarely discussed career challenge: what to do when your company undergoes a rebrand, and you wonder if your role has shifted. Using the example of a fictional marketing firm that rebranded from a regional agency to a national tech consultancy, they break down how to evaluate whether your responsibilities have genuinely changed, how to document that change, and how to approach your manager with a raise request that's tied to the new strategic direction. They also discuss the risk of asking too soon and how to avoid sounding opportunistic. By the end, you'll have a concrete framework for turning a rebrand into a legitimate career growth moment without burning bridges.

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Your role has changed, but your job description hasn't. In this episode of Office Hours, Lucas and Luna tackle a listener's question about asking for a raise when the official job description no longer reflects the work. They break down why this is a common problem in fast-moving companies, how to document the gap, and how to frame the conversation around market value rather than past promises. They use the example of a marketing coordinator who now manages a team and runs strategy, and walk through a specific script for the meeting. Lucas also shares a concrete way to benchmark your updated role using salary data, and Luna offers a tip on getting your manager's support before HR gets involved. If you've been doing more than your job title suggests, this episode gives you a practical playbook for turning that expanded scope into a real compensation conversation.

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Your job posting is still live, and you're wondering if that means the company is hiring your replacement — or just lazy about updating their careers page. In this episode of Office Hours with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into what an open requisition actually signals, why it rarely means what you fear, and how to use it as leverage in a raise conversation. They walk through a concrete example: a marketing manager who spotted her own role listed on LinkedIn with a salary band 15 percent higher than her current pay. Lucas explains the difference between a stale posting and a genuine backfill, how to check whether the posting is real, and the exact phrasing to use when you bring it up to your manager — without sounding paranoid or accusatory. Luna adds a cautionary note about timing and about avoiding a confrontational tone. By the end, you'll know how to turn a potentially unnerving discovery into a data point that strengthens your case for a raise.

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You've been promoted, you've taken on more responsibility, and now you want a raise. But your manager just started last month. How do you ask for more money when the person signing off doesn't know your history? In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the exact conversation to have with a new manager about compensation — from timing your ask to building a case that doesn't rely on your old relationship. They share a real example of an engineer who landed a 12 percent raise six weeks after their new boss started, and a framework for getting your manager to advocate for you even before they've seen you in action. If you're navigating a new boss and a salary conversation, this episode gives you the script.

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In this episode of Office Hours with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a tricky workplace dilemma: how do you ask for a raise when your manager is buried in work and clearly overwhelmed? They break down a real-world scenario from a listener who felt their request would be an unwelcome burden. The hosts share a practical framework for timing the conversation around your manager's calendar, using the 'working session' approach instead of a formal meeting, and preparing a one-page summary that respects their limited attention. They also discuss how to frame the ask in terms of the value you've added, not just your needs, and how to handle the inevitable 'let me get back to you' without being pushy. Plus, they share a follow-up template that keeps the conversation alive without adding stress. By the end, you'll have a concrete plan to approach this sensitive conversation with empathy and strategic timing, increasing your chances of a positive outcome while preserving your relationship with your manager.

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Listener Maya has been a top performer for three years, but her new manager has no context of her track record. Lucas and Luna share a concrete strategy: create a one-page performance summary that frames your contributions as solutions to ongoing problems. They discuss how to schedule the conversation as a 'catch-up' rather than a demand, why timing matters in the first 90 days, and how to turn your new manager into an advocate. Plus, a real example of a listener who successfully negotiated a raise by making it easy for her manager to say yes. No generic advice — just tactical scripts and timing tips for one of the trickiest raise conversations.

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