re: (update pg 3)When an potential employer ask you how much you want

First off, I'd have to try as hard as possible to put myself in my old shoes 4 yrs ago and remember why I left. Was it pretty bad? That may be why they are short staffed...nothing has changed.

I don't think you goofed on the money, but I would also get more vacation added in as full as wanting to be fully vested immediately (almost like you never left) for all of your 401k, benefits etc.

You never get a second chance to negotiate your contract after you sign on the dotted line.