[cjvirtucio]

>Knowing that I had two offers, and that I had gone through a very long process with them and having received an offer, I knew that I was a candidate they'd like to hire. This is the perfect time to get that extra worth, as you hold a lot of the chips, especially with two offers.

This has always been really hard for me to do, particularly if I actually am happy with the offer. It could be imposter syndrome, where I often feel like I don't "deserve" it.

[throwaquestion5]

I would try to disassociate my work income from my personal worth as a worker. We always leave some money on the table, but can always do all the steps we can to reduce how much we are leaving on it.

In case I have an offer that I'm actually happy with, personally I'm the opposite. I already reached my expected range, failing to negotiate for more doesn't worry me so I can do it more confidently, which may kind of help me in a way. Don't ask for too little tho, they may notice they can get you less than what you are asking by holding firm.