Example Use Cases
Why Rebel Response is the Right Tool
I need to ask for more money, but I don't know how.
Situation
You’re underpaid, your scope has grown, or your review is coming up.
What you send
Your role, recent responsibilities, and the context of the conversation.
What you get
A clear negotiation strategy
Exact wording for the conversation or email
Guidance on timing and framing
Outcome
You ask with confidence instead of avoiding it or underselling yourself.
This email from my manager feels off. How do I respond?
Situation
An email that’s vague, passive-aggressive, or creates risk if you reply wrong.
What you send
The email and a sentence on what you want to achieve.
What you get
A rewritten response you can paste and send
Optional softer or firmer versions
Advice on what not to say
Outcome
You reply calmly and professionally, without escalating or over-explaining.
Situation
Your responsibilities have grown, but your title or pay hasn’t.
What you send
Your current title, actual responsibilities, and reporting line.
What you get
Clear positioning advice
Language to describe your role accurately
A suggested path to formalise the change
Outcome
You stop carrying invisible work and start being recognised properly.
I'm doing more than my job title. How do I fix this?
I don't know whether to say yes, no, or negotiate.
Situation
A new role, project, promotion, or opportunity with unclear trade-offs.
What you send
The offer, expectations, and what worries you.
What you get
A simple decision framework
Risks and red flags clearly explained
A recommended next move
Outcome
You decide faster and with less emotional noise.
I'm returning to work and need to set boundaries properly.
Situation
Coming back from leave and worried about expectations or workload.
What you send
Your role, schedule, and concerns.
What you get
Boundary-setting language that sounds professional
Guidance on what to state clearly vs what to leave open
A plan to avoid future creep
Outcome
You return with clarity instead of guilt or overcompensation.
Situation
You’re unsure about savings, investing, or what to prioritise next.
What you send
Your question and current situation.
What you get
A clear recommendation
Plain-language explanation
A simple next step you can act on
Outcome
You move forward instead of freezing or procrastinating.
Money decisions are stressing me out
I've been offered a role but the cope is unclear
Situation
You’ve been offered a new role or internal move, but expectations, reporting lines, or success criteria aren’t defined.
What you send
The role description, what’s been said verbally, and what feels unclear.
What you get
Questions you should ask before saying yes
Wording to clarify scope without sounding difficult
A clearer picture of risk vs opportunity
Outcome
You accept with eyes open or renegotiate early instead of fixing problems later.
I'm carrying work that isn't mine. How do I push back?
Situation
You’ve slowly absorbed tasks that don’t belong to your role and it’s becoming unsustainable.
What you send
What you’re doing now and how it landed with you.
What you get
A calm, professional way to reset expectations
Language that avoids blame or defensiveness
Guidance on what to stop vs what to keep
Outcome
You protect your time and credibility without burning bridges.
Situation
Performance feedback, workload pushback, or saying no to something important.
What you send
The context and the outcome you want.
What you get
A structured approach
Exact phrasing to use
Tips on tone and timing
Outcome
You handle the conversation without second-guessing yourself.
