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Originally Posted by YorkieLove77

I had an interview today that went extremely well. The manager who interviewed me is a HUGE dog lover, and we talked about our "babies" for nearly 30 minutes alone lol. She pretty much offered me the job right then and there, but for technicality purposes, I have to do a second interview with corporate.

Here's the problem...she caught me off guard when she asked me what salary I was looking for. I thought that question is typically reserved for the final interview, so I wasn't sure what to answer with. I didn't want to go too high, nor low-ball myself, so I told her I honestly wasn't sure. She then gave a range, and I told her that would be acceptable.

Well now I'm doing some calculations, and I'm not very comfortable with accepting that proposed salary offer. I would really like to ask for $1 more/hour at my second interview, but would it be inappropriate to re-negotiate now? I don't want to appear greedy, but at the same time, I feel I'm worth more than what I unexpectedly "agreed" to.

I don't want to ruin my chances...I really liked this position and company...and the people I'd be working with. So I'd truly appreciate some advice as to how to bring this up at my second interview, or if you think I shouldn't. If you have a similar experience to share, please do!

Why don't you send her an email thanking her for meeting with you and let her know that you were caught a little off guard with regard to the salary and that you are really looking for something more in the range of something to something (with the bottom amount being what you are interested in). That way she can think about it and discuss it with you at your next interview. Tell her you are looking forward to your second interview and possibly working with the company. Besides...my theory is "it never hurts to ask". The last job I got I asked for 2 weeks vacation to start immediately and that I wanted insurance the day I started and I was given both of those. EVERYTHING is negotiable!! Good Luck!