How much of a pay bump would it take for you to leave an agency you’re comfortable at? My current place didn’t counter offer but I don’t know if the pay difference is worth it

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Usually, you’d want to be fully happy to leave before bringing it to your shop hoping for a pay bump.

That being said, why do you want to leave in the first place? Does it totally hinge on money? Or are there deeper reasons but you’re getting hung up on the money aspect?

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From experience I can tell you: never change jobs just for more money! If you are happy, and making good work, that is more valuable than ANY amount of money. Of course, to be happy you should be fairly compensated. But that can be achieved where you are. You will always need the skill of asking for what you need from your current employer. Get good at that rather than jumping from place to place. BTW, avoid extortion; you don’t need to play the counter-offer game. It erodes trust.

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I just passed on 30+%. I’m happy, making work I like, and have a clear path for growth.

It’s kinda crazy, I admit. But I like being happy, and think I’ll be better off financially in two years.

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