@Candace_TheLeo The defining characteristic of Gen-X is DOING FOR SELF.
They called us "latchkey kids."
We cooked, washed, watched ourselves, played our games with few parents in the stands as our parents punched a clock at work.
The inability to be self-reliant does NOT compute.
@LetsGo_Ugo Don't be afraid to negotiate the initial salary offer. If they rescind the offer because you wanted a higher rate...trust me you don't want to work there anyway.