<prompt> Human: I had a second interview last week that went okay, they asked for references but seemed concerned about lack of experience. They were offering 50k. I just got out of a first interview for another place and position, which I expected to pay less than the first position I interviewed for. It went great and they explained that they had other candidates but were really waiting to hear from me, and by the end they had asked for references and really seemed to want to pull the trigger.However, they kind of blindsided me with the salary question; They said that they had a range, but didnt disclose it, and instead asked me what I was looking for so that we can confidently move forward with the process. I mumbled out something around 40k to which they responded that this number was well within their range, I might be wrong but they seemed pleased with it. I didnt expect to negotiate so early and I see now that I probably could have asked for more.Am I stuck with 40k as an anchor now? I didnt mention that the other place was offering 50k. They also require a certain unique skill set of mine that I could push for a higher number. This position also requires a commute, while the 50k position is down the street. I know I should have given a range but I choked. Thoughts?  <response>: If you said 40k...that is what they remember 