Bring me the career decision you’re stuck on
Salary, offers, layoffs, notice periods, career switches and interviews. Pick the situation closest to yours, or just start talking.
Where people usually start
Salary negotiation
Know your number and ask for it without flinching.
See howOffer review
Read the offer line by line before you sign it.
See howLayoffs
A clear head and a plan for the first 30 days.
See howNotice period & buyout
Exit dates, buyouts and the joining date you promised.
See howCareer switch
Test a new direction before you bet a year on it.
See howInterview prep
Rehearse out loud until the answer sounds like you.
See howIt doesn’t have to fit a box
These come up often too. If yours isn’t here, tell me anyway.
Appraisals
Write the self-review, prepare for the rating conversation and ask for the raise you think you’ve earned.
A difficult manager
Think through a conflict before you raise it, and plan what to say so it doesn’t escalate.
Resigning
Plan the resignation conversation, handle a counter-offer and leave on good terms.
Relocation
Weigh a move to a new city or country: cost of living, pay and what you’d give up.
Two offers at once
Compare them side by side on what’s guaranteed, the role and the people, then decide.
Finding the next role
Get job matches from EmployLabs roles that fit your skills, level and the pay you want.
Before you start
What can I ask Zia about?
Anything about your working life: pay, offers, interviews, notice periods, layoffs, a change of direction, a hard conversation at work. If it’s a decision about your career, bring it.
Do I need to pick a topic first?
No. Just tell me what’s going on. I work out what kind of help you need and remember the situation for next time.
Where can I talk to Zia?
In the web app, by chat or by voice, and on WhatsApp. You can send me documents like an offer letter or your resume as a PDF or Word (.docx) file.
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.