Unemployed and Negotiating My Salary—Did I Risk Losing Everything? 😰

I recently got a job offer for $85k, which is at the lower end for my field. With three years of experience, I felt I deserved a bit more, so I countered with $90k. The catch? I’m currently unemployed, and now I’m second-guessing if it was smart to negotiate while not having another job lined up. Now I’m stuck waiting for their response, worried sick that they might just pull the offer altogether. Is it common for companies to retract an offer just because you ask for a little more? I’m really anxious about this and could use some advice from anyone who’s been in a similar spot. Update: They came back with the original $85k but added a $5k sign-on bonus! I feel relieved, but this whole process has left me wondering about the best way to handle negotiations when you’re between jobs. Would love to hear your thoughts! 🤔💬 #JobCareer #Career #JobSearch