How Much Money to Ask for in a Salary Negotiation

By Jacquelyn Smith

We recently solicited readers to submit their most pressing career-related questions.

With the help of Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job," we've answered the following: "How much can I ask for in a salary negotiation without leaving a bad taste in the employer's mouth or losing the job offer?"

When you're finally down to the wire on your impending job offer, there will come a time to talk numbers, Taylor says. "That one last conversation — where you negotiate salary — can unnerve even the most savvy job seeker."