Your starting salary, even in your first so-called
real job, is crucial.
The salary you accept will determine your future salaries
with this company, because most companies offer raises
based on a percentage of the previous year's salary.
The salary you accept will also determine your future
salaries with other companies, as well.
Future employers will want to know your most recent salary.
They may wonder why you should be worth so much more
with their companies than with your current (or most)
recent employer.
Think carefully before you accept the salary
offered to you.