Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No don’t negotiate against yourself! They are working it out on their end - either putting together the new offer or coming back to say “we can only go up 5%” or something. I know it’s stressful but hang tight.

This. Especially if your partner is female.

But a good way to re-open the conversation might be to send something nice to the hiring manager. A gourmet coffee basket, selection of fresh fruit, jams/jellies grab-bag, whatever.