Hey Ashley,
Signal you're in another process with a two-week decision window, no need to share names or numbers until there's a written offer. Give Company A a market-based range for salary and ask if they can accelerate steps. Ask Company B if they can share comp band early to avoid misalignment. Keep all timelines explicit in writing.
I got stuck in that flat-title limbo too and it sucked; every 'we appreciate you' came with zero dollars. idk, what finally worked was emailing a short recap of wins with rough numbers and asking for a specific raise tied to a 60–90 day checkpoint. If they can't do base, ask for a temporary stipend or a one-time bonus with a date to revisit.
