<prompt> Human: Title says it all. I interviewed in my career field about 6 months ago. It went really really well, and I was really surprised when I didnt get the job. But it was ok, I wasnt and still am not unemployed. I got a call from the company today, and the CEO explained to me she was trying to do a friend a favor and hired them instead of me which was fine. But it hasnt worked out, and she really regrets not hiring me. She told me she is aggressively hiring and she really needs me to have it clear in my mind what I want when I meet with her in 2 hours. Since I interviewed, I have completed my bachelors degree in that same field and I also got a small raise at my other job. I really enjoy my job now, and feel a loyalty to the company. But the company is also in a position where I will never be able to make higher then what I am making now. I am currently making around 40,000 a year. Which isnt bad, but isnt great either. I am not sure how to leverage my degree into my offer professionally. I want to ask for at least 50,000-55,000 a year. Is that unreasonable? TLDR: Interviewing today, not sure how to professionally present the amount of money I want. Assistant: Your situation has changed since you interviewed for said position. Keep it short - youve earned your BA and have been given a raise. Dont tell them what you make. Do you know the salary range for the position? I read you currently make 40k and youd like to ask for 50k-55k. As long as youre not getting out of their range go for the 55k. That gives you more wiggle room. Good luck!! Human: The salary range is about 60,000. I know that is what the other girl in the same position they have 2 people in the position at all times makes. She makes higher because she has her Associates Degree, so I assume with my BA I would be able to get more.  <response>: So youre asking for a pay DECREASE from the less qualified person? Are you insane? 