<prompt> Human: I was recently approached by the CEO the company I work part time for. He specifically sought me out for a position in community relations and marketing. He described this position as shaking hands and kissing babies. The position involves making structured contacts with customers and the public. This involves 75 of the work day going out to local customers and ensuring they are happy as well as addressing concerns. The position reports directly to the CEO, and acts as the eyes and ears off the CEO in the community. I have significant experience in the industry, however I have no degree half way through my bachelors now and no experience in sales or marketing. The CEO had me phone interview with a director in another region who has been doing the same job for 10 years; that director informed me that based on our conversation they would recommend to the CEO to move forward with me in the new role. Last year I made 75,000 at my full time job this is with significant overtime, my base is 50kMy part time position is 12 hrs week and 30 an hour. When I search the position title, salary.com reports, median salary is 122,215, as of May 30, 2017, with a range usually between 100,472-165,658When I asked the CEO about salary, they told me they couldnt discuss it until I was given a formal offer. The CEO mentioned You will be very very happy with compensation.I expect Ill receive a formal offer this week. My question is, how do I negotiate this offer? The CEO is aware of my current base salary of 50k at my full time job. I dont want to be in this new position and make significantly less just due to my current salary and lack of a degree.  <response>: I normally tell people to be aggressive, but youre not in a strong negotiating position. As long as youre happy with the work youll be doing for the job, be happy with whatever raise you get. I was ecstatic to get 30 raises when I switched jobs.But if youre trying to figure out how to maximize it... if youre unsure, you can do a professional This is a big opportunity for me. Let me review this carefully tonight, and Ill get back with you tomorrow. Thatll give you time to get your thoughts in order, and get any arguments built.IMHO, As long as youre being given 85k, take it. If its under 85k, Id start bringing up I heard the range was 100-165k. Im not expecting near that much because Im new to this, but due to the extra responsibilities, I would think 85k should be reasonable.But this is a new job title for you... and a much better one it sounds like. Get in on it, get it on your resume, and then figure out how to optimize it.Also, dont raise your standard of living, save up as much of the new money as you can for retirement. This new thing may not work out. If it doesnt, dont get used to the extra money... but make use of it while it lasts. It could put you much closer to retirement or a home. 