Once they have put their stake in the ground, they aren't going to move very far from it - if only to save embarrassment on their part. These egotistical companies are like that.So, basically, the best you can realistically expect is that they will increase it substantially and make you a "normal" offer.Basically, they've already set off on a bad foot. They've lowballed you. Any increase will be seen as a "favour" that you will have to "repay".You know what to do. Also, would the hours be much longer than your current job? If so, you may be financially better off keeping your current job and using the available spare time to take a second job as a paperboy or working in mcdonalds. Effective hourly rate is just as important as absolute pay.
