It's OK to Negotiate a New Job Salary

With job opportunities still few and far between, many people wonder if it's OK to negotiate the compensation package when you're finally offered the position. Should you just be grateful for the offer, any offer, and take what they give you? Not, according to a new survey from Robert Half International. In fact, eight in 10 (81 percent) workers interviewed said they're comfortable negotiating a higher salary or better benefits.