<prompt> Human: A little background for you guys. The job I would take would be a big step above what I was previously doing however, the company is a subsidiary of a pretty large trading firm and I would be entering only a few months after its starting. My last salary was 60k. I would really like to make 80k and feel this position would warrant that type of salary. Should I negotiate back to this point if offered less or should I take what they give me regardless? I have a feeling the combination of being out of work for 5 months coupled with the fact they are just starting out that negotiating a salary would put me in a bad spot with these guys. If I do negotiate, how should I go about doing so?  <response>: See what they offer, they might surprise you in a good way. Always let the other party start and dont reveal your cards until you have too. If they didnt ask you range, previous salary or such; their stab in the dark might be low, high, or average. Let them lead.Given your unemployment and you dont mention other offers, Id let them lead and if its decent, just take it. Like zipackta said, search for something else while employed if you want more. 