<prompt> Human: Just got a job offer after months of searching. Currently make 38k in a temp position. New company top of my field offered me 60k per year when i only asked for 45-50k per year in my application. Average salary for this kind of position is 62k 52-82 k range. Should i even bother to negotiate for more? If so, how should i even justify to ask for more? Also, never really grasped the concept of a 401K. I always dislike the concept of setting aside money that i will not be able to access to for a long while. Would it not but more profitable to use the extra money to invest in real estate? First time posting in PF, let me know if you need more details.EDIT: Thanks for all your inputs, i will likely ask for a extra week of vacation then.  <response>: IMHO, 2k isnt fighting over when youre getting a 22k boost in salary. Its too risky from your perspective, unless you think that you can find another position at a higher salary. Not only that, you have to find the next position within one month of your potential startdate, since 60k - 38k12 1.8k which is roughly the increase of your yearly salary. On top of that 2k is relatively easy to make up in the long run. You can always suggest 62k. The difference such a minor amount that the recruiter likely just agree assuming this isnt a mom and pop shop to avoid wasting their time fighting over it, or bringing in another candidate unlikely.Personally, Id sign the 60k offer sheet and thank my sweet stars that they offered 10k more than I expected. 