I had a job offer and submitted my counter proposal yesterday morning (I just double-checked that it was sent!)
The job is low paying for the field, but typical because it serves low-income folks.
They already have offered my as much salary as they are going to (it went up a bit), but it is still $20-50k less than my industry. However I am only working part time, so half that difference to $10-25k difference.
In my counter proposal, I asked for a lot. Including paying my tuition for the next 2 years, more vacation, larger moving reimbursement, extra vacation time etc. I don't expect them to give it all to me. It probably won't pass the laugh test. But I realized, a) if I didn't ask, I would always regret it. b) this is one major reason women earn less than men, because we don't ask for it and then it compounds over the course of our career. c)I have another verbal offer for a few months from now. d) I have 3 other options to finish interviewing if I want to. e) there are new options in my field all the time f) I can always take some temp work if things get dicey.
I sent my counter-proposal yesterday morning. I would like this job, it would be a good next step for me, career wise and happiness wise.
I haven't heard a peep back. Not even an acknowledgement of receiving it. I am nervous now. I know I asked for too much. But I needed to. They indicated that they really want me, and I am a perfect fit for them right now and I have an amazing reference that helped seal the deal.
My question is
Should I just lie low and wait? Should I contact them to make sure they received it? I think I should just wait. Right?
My stomach is all in knots. I've never done this before.