<prompt> Human: I cant believe this happened. The boss himself said there is a small room for negotiation when he extended the offer.The offer originally was for 28k for bachelors with zero experience in an academic lab. I had a bachelors and have 2 years part time unpaid relevant experience and 2 full time, paid summer internships with relevant lab experience.I looked up various threads websites on how to negotiate. I went on Glassdoor and Payscale and looked up averages for that particular position for the company. The average was about 31k-33k. People said to add 10 - 15 to the amount and attempt to negotiate with HR.So I called HR and asked for 35k; expressed enthusiasm for working in the company, etc. They came back and said the boss would paid maximum of only 29k and if I wouldnt drop my requirement, theyd consider other candidates.Without hesitating, I quickly told them Id be happy to take the 29k and Id love to work for the company as it was a very good environment. I told them the 35k I counteroffered wasnt a requirement in any way and I thought they were open to negotiation which I originally asked the HR too before naming a number.5 hours later, received a call from HR letting me know that the boss has gone with another candidate and my offer has been rescinded.I feel so sad and defeated. Ive been dealing with depression for the past two years and finally feel like I am getting my act together and doing something with my life. The first offer was a god-send, even though the offer was low. I wanted to negotiate to an amount that would allow me to survive independently and afford the raising rent prices, but would have been extremely happy with a job in a good lab environment with a nice boss. I think the advice from internet sites regarding negotiating salary did not apply to entry-level lab positions in academia where Im essentially dispensable.I dont know what to do at this point. I have one other interview lined up and waiting to hear back from other positions, but I feel so down. Was I wrong to negotiate? Did I come off as arrogant? Was the amount I quoted too high? What should I do in the future to ensure this does not happen again?Assistant: A place that against paying people what theyre worth, probably isnt worth working for. Human: I believe its because they had limited funding since its a grant-funded lab. However, I dont understand why they immediately went with another candidate when I expressed that Id happily take the maximum they could offer 29k and reiterated how happy I was to work with them as it was a good, nice environment. Am I not supposed to negotiate at all in the future when it comes to academic labs? Was the I gave too high?  <response>: However, I dont understand why they immediately went with another candidate when I expressed that Id happily take the maximum they could offer 29kProbably because another acceptable candidate agreed to the 28K price. 