[HeyLaughingBoy]

In my experience, most software engineers simply don't ask.

Forget negotiation. Just saying "I want $XXX" when interviewing for a position is a simple thing to do. What's the worst thing they can do? Not hire you! What's the best thing they can do? Give you what you asked for.

Is it really that hard to say "I really like the position you're offering, but unless you can meet my salary requirements, it's a non-starter?"

[danielweber]

How long has it been since someone linked 'patio11's guide to getting more money? If more than a week, too long, so:

http://www.kalzumeus.com/2012/01/23/salary-negotiation/

We should all read this once a year. Even if you can't take it all to heart, whatever you read will help, and getting your colleagues to negotiate better will raise your rate, too.