Think Twice About Negotiating When
1. You Already Accepted, at the Lower Number
Say you got all excited about the offer and blurted out “Yes! Yes! Yes!” And then you went home and your wife kindly pointed out how she needs a new car, you remembered that student loan debt, or you got invited to a big wedding in Cabo. And these things require cash. Should you attempt to squeeze a few more dollars out of your new employer? No, you should not. They’re going to be annoyed and wonder if you’re going to be a total prima donna. It’s always best to thank a potential employer for the offer, and then say you’d like to sleep on it. Give yourself some contemplation time before you kneejerk your way into something you’ll regret.
