Need Advice

[Marita_l]

I have a great opportunity with a company in Boca Raton, FL. I currently live in the Florida Panhandle. The position is for an ASP developer with e-commerce web development
experience and the following other skills:

HTML, DHTML, VB and MTS.
Database knowledge (ODBC, ADO, JDBC)
Knowledge of XML and Java
Knowledge of emerging Web technologies a plus!!
Candidate should be able to design and develop in a structured software
development methodology.

I have 95% of these skills and have been told I look great for this position. They want to know what my current salary is andmy expectations for this position. I can easily give them my current pay, but what should I ask for with them. It will require a major move. I don't want to bid the job too low and end up working for nothing but I also do not want to bid too high and scare them away. What should I tell them?

Thanks for you advice in advance.

Rita

[MrShickadance]

It all depends on what the new company can do for you.. stock options, help you move, help you sell your house, help you buy a new house, that kinda thing. As for the pay, I would say anything above a 35% increase is acceptable.

Just my $0.35

Many if you give them proof of a financial situation you are in, they might be generous and raise it higher than you expected.

[Marita_l]

MrShickadance and Megatron,

Thank you so much for your advice. It has been helpful. I got a lead today of what they are willing to pay and I am now more confident in what to ask.

If anyone else has any advice on this topic please continue to input. I check this site regularly.

Rita