Laugh at their crappy joke and start talking about what you delivered at your last job. Ask if cashmoney is tight, so what can they offer you besides salary. T

Laugh at their crappy joke and start talking about what you delivered at your last job. Ask if cashmoney is tight, so what can they offer you besides salary. The point is you are now firmly in negotiation mode, you just said so! But you have turned the question into what you are worth and what can they do to secure you. But if they are really pushy and say, no seriously what did you get at your last job, push back. Seriously, is this an interview or are you just looking for market data... and always be prepared to walk out.