> This happened to me. I was perfectly polite, asked for a very modest increase from their severely low offer (after listening to a speech about how they couldn

> This happened to me. I was perfectly polite, asked for a very modest increase from their severely low offer (after listening to a speech about how they couldn't get any good help), and would have even accepted the position if their response was "non-negotiable". If their offer was "severely low", then why would you accept it? Certainly, from their perspective, their offer wasn't low - you would have accepted it! It was enough to bring you on board. > They not only rescinded the offer, but they were ridiculous jerks about it. If what you say is true, and they responded unprofessionally to a polite attempt to negotiate - then you're better off not working there.