I got an offer from a local PA firm for a big pay bump (+40%) but I just can’t leave the culture and intangibles at my current firm. I wasn’t actively looking for jobs. Just a LinkedIn recruiter that I spoke to and had 1 in person convo with the firms Managing Partner. My question isn’t do I take the offer. It’s this: is there a way to mention that offer to my current firm without becoming “that guy”? Is it possible to leverage that offer somehow gracefully? Or do I just not mention it?

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Definitely can leverage for a bump, but you have to be willing to leave. Couch it as, I really don't want to go, but I am having a hard time with the decision because it's such a boon to my/my family's financial well-being. You can try bluffing but you have to be ready for them to call you on it.

You also have to be someone they can't easily replace.

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That helps thanks for the reply!

I would hate to have to do that, and I’ve always judged “those guys” but it is the times we are in. I am at GT and the only people that I’ve seen get big jumps like that are the ones that come in with other offers. I say go for it, sounds like too much money to leave on the table.

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Ignored offer carries no weight. You lose all leverage. Use it or lose it.

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The culture at the next place will be fine too, it’s not like it’ll be a team full of the worst people ever. Meet a few more people and feel it out before you say no. As for intangibles - you can replace them yourself and have more $$ in your pocket with an extra 40% in pay. Look out for yourself and your financial security first, the spot you’re at currently won’t do that if things ever go south. I agree you should absolutely leverage the offer, you’re clearly being underpaid and your firm is well aware of that. Market, besides just the bump to entice you to move, is clearly higher.

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Thanks for the insight! Would you consider letting my current firm counter offer? I don’t often hear of that ending well.

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