Last year I coached a friend on how to negotiate a job offer salary from 120k to 150k (a 25% increase)! I was so proud of her for being brave, asking for what she wanted, and playing hard ball. The truth is, it is flat out daunting to ask for a raise or respond to a job offer by asking for more money. I mean, what if by asking for more you come across too bold and they rescind the offer? Not so fast. A salary offer is just a jumping off point to start negotiations. The hours of your life are...