<prompt> Human: My current job pays me minimum wage 13.25hr for 12hr shifts which ends up being enough income to live a somewhat comfortable lifestyle. However, Ive been seeking employment elsewhere because the line of work I do has a slow period that lasts up to 4 months with little to no work which ended up screwing me bad when I finally moved out of my parents house.I, recently, was referred to by an acquaintance to a warehouse looking for a new coordinator. I spoke with them today and they told me that the position is paying 15hr and I would have a steady 40hr, nine-to-five schedule.Ive made the calculations and even though I will be getting paid more by the hour, at the end of the week I would be making less money on average than my current job. They told me pay rate could be negotiated but Ive never done that before. Would it be too much to ask for a 17 starting rate or would I be able to ask for more and work my way down if need be? I want to make sure my finances are covered if I transition over to this new job.  <response>: You have to prove that youre value is worth 17hrIdk what the job is and idk what it entails but look up average pay bands for this position and see where its at. And see what skills and talents you can bring to the job and why youre worth the additional 2hr 