I recently received my first full-time job offer after graduating, and I'm feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. The role is in procurement, and it seems to come with a lot more responsibility than typical entry-level positions. Throughout the interview process, I grew increasingly enthusiastic about the company, the team, and the work, and I can genuinely see myself thriving there. However, I'm hesitant about the salary. Early on, they asked for my expected compensation range. I did my homework on similar roles and provided a range that was already lower than the market average, considering I'm a recent grad. They didn't push back on this during the discussions. When I received the formal offer, I was surprised to find that the salary was about $5,000 below the minimum I had initially provided. This was the first time I learned what they were actually willing to offer. While I know $5,000 isn't a life-altering amount, the role requires me to relocate several states away, and the offer is already below what I found for comparable positions. I asked for 24 hours to review the offer before responding. Now, I'm wondering if I have any leverage to negotiate that extra $5,000, given that my experience mainly consists of internships. Should I just be grateful for the opportunity and accept that employers hold most of the leverage right now? I really don't want to risk losing a job I'm excited about, but I can't shake the feeling that if they asked for my range and then came in below it, it's worth at least asking the question. Would you negotiate in my position? If so, how should I approach it?