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

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Did you ask for it literally as "I want to make 20% more than I make now" or did you say "I need to make $x to move". I typically won't tell them what I make now and if they ask I lie and tell them I make what I need to move. They're going to lie to you so it's all fair play.

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I told him what I wanted in order to make a move. I left because I was in the field and not in the office. if they would have offered me to move back into the office, I may have not left in the first place. Old boss was a very good person to work for.

He did email me an offer today for $50 more a week I am making now. That is not exactly what I asked for. I'll decline the offer and see what I can get out of him. Anyone one had any luck getting more money after the initial decline?