Negotiating an offer, is it too late? after 18 years as a school bus driver

It is the first offer in 6 months and I do not want to mess it up. It has been a long 14 weeks. I have a competing interview next week. Did you negotiate?

Ask about the range, not a number on its own. It felt more collaborative.

If they say no, consider asking for something else, such as a review in six months.