<prompt> Human: 6 months ago I started a new job with a brand new company. Previously I had worked for a company for almost 4 years, I was highly respected there and left on great terms. Fast forward to now, and I hate my new job, I hate the atmosphere and the work Im doing. I really miss the previous company. So, Im thinking of emailing the director of the company I previously worked for and see if they would take me back. My question is how or when do I negotiate salary? My fiancé and I have a specific number they have to hit for me to make this change, I dont think its an unreasonable amount but it is most likely higher than what my co-workers would be making. Has anyone been in this type of situation? Im not sure quite how to formulate an email and what it should say.  <response>: Id go ahead an email them. Tell them youve learned a ton in the last six months, but theres no place like home. If you are looking for a certain salary number, presumably higher from which you left, I think you should inquire about a role that would be a promotion from where you left. Otherwise, I think its unlikely theyd give you a substantial raise for doing the same job you quit six months ago. 