<prompt> Human: Over the past few weeks Ive been looking to get out of my current job for several reasons, mostly because of the job content and pay. I interviewed last Friday for a management position where they admitted to me that I seemed as though I might be overqualified based on my experience. I responded that since I didnt have a degree in the industry I felt that I would need to prove my experience qualified me. Today I was offered the job. I quickly replied saying that I would like their hourly rate paid as a salary, and that I would like it increased 10 still within their advertised range since my skills would bring value outside the scope of the role and because due to timing I wouldnt be eligible for review for over a year. After I sent the counter, I received a message from the HR person thanking me for my reply and stating they would discuss it and get back to me. Did I screw it up asking for more money, or am I just being paranoid and they may take a day or two to discuss? This is my first time having a real negotiation for a salary, and honestly I would have taken the lower salary, but I felt that based on my skills and the position, I could justify the higher pay. Im just nervous about them rescinding the offer.  <response>: Give it a little time! This is what I call Job Search Time Dilation. It feels like a long wait for you because you need the job, and they offered it. When I was in charge of hiring at one company, we were told to intentionally delay people who were asking for more money. More often than not, they would call back and accept the lower offer because they were afraid of losing the offer all together. As much as you want to make the extra money and deservedly so the company wants to keep the extra money as profits.You know your worth, and should be commended for taking action to see that you arent undervalued.You made a good case for the requested increase.Most importantly, you said that the amount you requested is within their advertised pay scale. That shows they are already willing to pay that amount. Frankly, that company should be happy. They have admitted that you are overqualified, and you have expressed that you are still willing to take the job within their pay schedule. From that standpoint, you are doing them a favor.FWIW, Id recommend allowing a business day to pass before calling them to request an update. Dont cave in! Express that you are still interested in the opportunity. See if you can get them to give you a timetable, or at the very least schedule a time to have soneone call you back, that way you wont have to worry about hearing from them.Good Luck! 