> Ms. Lindsay felt penalized for her attempt to negotiate. From the employer's perspective I can understand not wanting to hire someone that has asked for more

> Ms. Lindsay felt penalized for her attempt to negotiate. From the employer's perspective I can understand not wanting to hire someone that has asked for more money if I can't grant the rise; they may continue seeking that higher wage and hold some resentment for not getting it in the first place. From a the potential hire's perspective I wouldn't ask for more money if I was willing to work without them granting the rise. I would be opening myself up to feelings of resentment, and I would continue looking for an employer that could meet my wage demands. This seems less like a penalty, and more like recognition by the employer that there's a valuation mismatch. Could someone that understands Kate's feelings explain them?