Eric M Russell (9/27/2013)
... and definitely negotiate on the benefits (remember that you should care about your total benefit stack and value, not just the salary) ...
Benefits are negotiable? Does anyone here work for an organization where benefits (healthcare plan, paid time off, etc.) are negotiable?
My last two jobs I negotiated to get an extra week of vacation over their standard and got it. I think things like healthcare and dental aren't as negotiable at most companies.
It never hurts to ask, the worst thing they can do is say no.