IoT is basically things that power your life outside of actually going on the internet. Like smart light bulbs and thermostats and what not. Personally, I don't like it. I don't want any of my house devices suspectible to being hacked
I know how to negotiate before going into a new position. I got 8 days off this year as a pre-req to me joining. Not a ton of days, but it's a lot right off the bat.