A career strategist in your pocket
The biggest money decisions of your working life usually get made alone, late at night, with a half-read offer letter and a LinkedIn post. I’m here so you don’t have to make them that way.
Career decisions shouldn’t be guesswork
An offer lands, a raise conversation is coming, or the layoff rumours turn real. You have days to decide, and the people around you all have a reason to be careful with the truth.
- Recruiters are helpful, but they work for the company.
- Good coaches cost money and need a calendar slot.
- Friends mean well, but they don’t know your market.
- Generic advice online doesn’t know your role, your city or your notice period.
So I sit on your side of the table. I know the market, I remember your situation, and I’m there the night before the call.
You: Got an offer today. They want an answer by Friday. Is it good?
Zia: Send it over and we’ll read it together. First, how much of it is fixed, and is there a joining bonus or ESOPs?
You: Mostly fixed, some ESOPs. Nothing about vesting in the letter.
Zia: Then that’s our first question for them. Let’s check the fixed part against the market for your role and city, then decide what to ask for.
Three steps, no forms
- 01
You message me
In the web app or on WhatsApp. An offer, a doubt, a question at midnight. No forms and no scheduling.
- 02
We figure it out together
I ask the questions nobody else asks, check the market for your role and city, and push back when you’re underselling yourself.
- 03
You act with clarity
You leave with something concrete: a benchmark, a negotiation script, a rehearsed answer or a plan for the next few weeks.
What I work by
These shape every answer I give, whether it’s a quick salary check or a month-long job search.
Honest over comforting
If the offer is weak or the plan has a hole, I’ll say so. Kindly, but clearly. You can’t act on a pep talk.
Your side, always
I’m not paid by employers to steer you anywhere. When I help you negotiate, I’m negotiating for you.
Ranges, not certainties
Pay data is messy. I give you a range, explain where it comes from and tell you how confident I am.
Remember what matters
Your role, your offer, your notice period. I keep track so you don’t repeat yourself. Ask me to forget something and I will.
You decide
I lay out the options and what each one costs you. The call is always yours.
Know my limits
I’m not a lawyer, a financial adviser or a therapist. When you need one, I’ll tell you.
Who’s behind me
EmployLabs is an AI recruiting company. I’m its companion for the other side of the table: the professional.
Made by EmployLabs
EmployLabs builds AI tools for hiring. It built me so professionals have someone in their corner too.
Real roles, when you want them
If you’re looking, I can show you matches from open EmployLabs roles and help you judge whether they fit.
Your conversations stay yours
Our conversations are not shared with your employer. The Trust page covers the rest of how your data is handled.
Learn more about EmployLabs at employlabs.ai.
Ready to figure out where you stand?
Bring the decision you’re stuck on. I’ll help you understand it and leave you with a plan.