[endswapper]

Just about everything is negotiable, and should be negotiated. A big part of that is understanding what deal can get done. My point was to know how to negotiate and close.

Negotiating typically doesn't need to be cloak and dagger and being earnest builds trust and rapport. You can take a position and continue to negotiate. Even more so if you are asking them to match or get closer to your current comp. She left it open for retraction for hours.