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Wow, that would’ve crushed me. You stuck it out through a tough transition and asked for something totally reasonable. Getting laughed at instead of taken seriously is just disrespectful. You deserve way better than that kind of response, sheesh
Subject Expert
Respond by taking a job elsewhere.
Mentor
I never negotiate via writing. Way more effective face to face or at the very least over the phone or something.
But also, you’ll almost never be able to just randomly negotiate with your company like that. You’re better off getting another offer and leaving. And a new offer will likely be much more than 5%.
Coach
I was in a situation like this once, my boss said something that made it obvious I would never be able to work for him. I was applying to new jobs before the phone call had even ended.