I'm going to be a very similar situation in the next year or so. I'm in a spot where I can be promoted if I apply for a higher level position. There isn't currently one available but that will be changing next year. The next level for me actually has a lower pay floor but a much higher ceiling. I've been told they don't negotiate the pay but they will negotiate stock options and company cars. I'll find out at some point if that's true but I definitely plan to negotiate.

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