<prompt> Human: I got a call today with a job offer starting at 60k. My previous job in the same field was at 70k with better benefits, but I havent been working for a while for reasons that arent really relevant for this conversation.I asked what the next steps were - my previous job was my only full time job and I didnt negotiate my starting salary for that position I know, I know. We talked back and forth for a while and he got the sense that I was hesitant about the salary, which I was.He then told me that if I come back with a counter-offer and his boss doesnt want to pay that much, they would make an offer to someone else that was interviewing for the position instead. I asked him if that was normal, and he said that it is common in the industry, comparing it to buying a house.Am i crazy here? Is this common at all for companies to rescind offers after a counteroffer is made? How can I negotiate my way to a higher salary in this position?Edit: Thanks for all of the responses. Ill edit in an update when I decide my next steps and see what they say!Assistant: What industry is this, if I make ask? Honestly, these people dont sound like people you want to work for. If youre the kind of professional whos commanding 60k-70k a year, youre probably not interchangeable with just anyone. If youre the top candidate, youre probably the top candidate for a reason and the next person in line isnt just as good as you. So, no, hiring someone isnt in any way, shape, or form like accepting offers on a house. Jesus. Also, thats rude af. Salary negotiations are negotiations, not pissing contests. The goal is to get to a place where both people are happy. If you wont accept an offer for a price they are willing to pay, you thank each other for your time and move on. You dont just say take it or leave it, just be happy we made you an offer and well offer it to someone else if you ask any questions. I mean certainly if youre being outrageous, they can rescind the offer, but their approach is all wrong to attracting good talent and I think its a red flag about how they view their employees. If theyre going to be this antagonistic when theyre trying to woo you, what do you think itll be like asking for a raise or anything in the future? . eta: You say youve been out of work for a bit, so Im not sure if that means you are highly motivated to take whatever job is offered. If you do accept their offer, just go into it with eyes wide open. Id suggest continuing to look for a new job even after starting until youre pretty sure you like it and youre happy to stay. Human: this is for a software developer position. Not in a major metro area which is why the pay is a little lower.  <response>: Then their non-negotiation approach is definitely not standard for the industry. You can have a good faith back-and-forth on an offer as a software dev. The pay may or may not be fair, its hard to say without more detail. But the salary isnt the issue here, its the way they told you theyd move on to their next candidate if you countered. Good luck with whatever you decide to do! 