<prompt> Human: I receice a job offer for a job I would really like to do. Unfortunately the salary is less that what discussed, and less than the industry average. I would like to ask for 5k above this salary, but doesnt want to sound greedy. Thanks ! Edit : Thanks everyone for the advices, I feel much better now asking and can find a few ways to start the conversation with the employer. To answer some questions : Salary offer was 45K looking for 50k so a little more than 10. Its in the Marketing industry in Montreal Canada. I have a degree in marketing, worked in agencies for 4 years. I already have a job so Im not in trouble if the employer doesnt accept my counter-offer. Once again thanks !  <response>: Id love to work with you, and if you could bring the salary up to X I would accept in a heartbeat. Do you think we could make that work? 