<prompt> Human: Hi helpful people of rpersonalfinance.I am an analyst in a mid-COL city, making 70k. 2 years exp. A smart gal.Ive been offered a job in a mid-high COL city at 88k and 10k signing plus AIP, restricted stock, some misc benefits. Great company.At first I thought this was an ok offer, until I found out someone I know at the company was offered 78k, 10k signing, and 5k relo same AIP, stock, misc straight out of college two years ago.Now I feel like my offer is garbage. My offer was expressed to me only verbally so far on the phone, and I am waiting for it in writing to come in my email. On the phone, all I said was sounds great, very excited, Ill wait for your email. Did I already mess up??In one of my initial calls with their HR people, I asked for 100k. If I were to negotiate my offer, can I still stick to this 100k or will they think Im inflexible? Also, HOW DO I EVEN NEGOTIATE? I know there are many helpful threads, but maybe my more detailed situation can lead to more insights on how to do this right?My goal is 95k, 10k signing, and 5k relocation.This is my very first career move, please help me!PS. I have another company Im waiting to hear back from in the next few days. Should I wait, and possibly use that potential offer as leverage?UPDATE 518: I was able to get 5k more than the original offer. I took it. Thanks everyone!  <response>: Depending on the company, no experience vs. 2 years experience may not be much difference in comp, especially if its the same level. Some companies have very few levels with larger jumps, so if you didnt interview well enough or have enough prior experience to get brought in at a higher level, having comp comparable-ish to fresh new grad is not all that strange. But for other companies, this may not be true, and you could expect quite a bit higher comp simply by virtue of having a couple years experience.Wonder if you could at least negotiate the relo though, thats a bit surprising either way. 