The "Pre-Reqs" piece is not right. You really don't need to have another job offer or a current job to negotiate. A while ago I wrote up this script for how to negotiate a job offer with no leverage at all when you intend to accept it no matter what: http://bit.ly/1185CGm
Most job offers come with leeway for negotiation, regardless of your situation. All you really have to do is ask.
Most job offers come with leeway for negotiation, regardless of your situation. All you really have to do is ask.