<prompt> Human: I am very close to accepting a dream job in the nonprofit field. I have been working two part-time jobs for the past year and a half since getting my MA. I am making just about 18kyear and living with my parents. Technically, anything should be an improvement.This job is what I went to school for, this is my lifes passion, the whole shebang. I have been tentatively offered a starting salary of 25kyear, with benefits and 401k after 6 months. I do not know the specific benefits yet -that will be coming up during a meeting later this week. The position would require me to move across the state to the coast East to a touristy beach area. Housing that is barely affordable is over 40 minutes away. This nonprofit is backed by a major organization so Im fairly certain they are not necessarily that hard up for funds. I was assured this position is long-term with plenty of room for advancement. I think I could manage more comfortably at 28kyear. Should I negotiate, ask for 30k and hope they accept counter at 28k, or ask for 28k directly? This is my first experience with negotiating and I really, really want this job and the chance to move on with my life, but I also dont want to live in a roach motel with a long commute. Any advice for this clueless person is greatly appreciated!  <response>: Maybe your dream job should have a higher salary.Dont take a job without a living wage for the area. Youll resent it sooner rather than later. 