I just got an offer for $120k. I told them that was my number on the first call, so they met it, but now that I’m seeing the total benefits package, that win doesn't feel as big. The insurance premiums are $7k higher than my current job, and 3 weeks of PTO is a big drop from unlimited. Is it too late to negotiate for more money or better leave, or did I mess up by giving a number too early?

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There's nothing stopping you from giving a counter offer. If they ask why, you can just explain that the benefits are less than you were expecting and you needed to reevaluate. Nothing wrong with that, people do it all the time.

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You're unlikely to get a big salary bump after they already matched your stated number, but a signing bonus, a small base increase, or an extra week of PTO is not an unreasonable ask. The worst they can say is no, and that usually doesn't completely kill an offer as long as you're respectful.

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I think its completely fair to counter offer if the benefits package is not what you expected.

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Agree with BC1 - I think you could also say “after learning more about the role and seeing the full offer xyz base is more in line with my expectations. Is this possible?” Something to that affect

It’s why you never give a number first.

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The health insurance cost can remove a $10k imcrease if insuring family. Imagine what that looks like at $60k versus $120k. We are fighting a tight market for jobs many of us can't afford to take.

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