I recently received a job offer for a position that I was really excited about. After some consideration, I decided to counter the offer with an additional $3,000. The employer mentioned they needed some time to discuss this with HR and Finance and promised to get back to me soon. I followed up with a phone call because I had also committed to giving them my answer today. I left a voicemail expressing my eagerness to join the team and my intention to accept their offer. Shortly after leaving the voicemail, the employer called me back. During our conversation, he explained that they were still working on the specifics regarding my counteroffer. I reiterated my excitement about the opportunity and mentioned the voicemail where I stated my intent to accept the original offer. I was unsure if he had listened to it before our call since he called back almost immediately. He assured me that he would have a final decision regarding my compensation by Thursday. I felt a bit anxious afterward, wondering if my voicemail might undermine my counteroffer. Did I accidentally imply that I was accepting the original offer? I genuinely want this job, but I also don’t want to negotiate against myself or lose out on the additional $3,000 I requested. I’m left second-guessing whether I hurt my negotiating position or if my counteroffer is still being considered.