Tips for using an offer to get a raise when you’re not really interested in the offer just need more money in current position?

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Not usually a great idea. Kinda gotta be ready to walk if you bring up the offer and ask for a match. Or I guess you could just awkwardly say nevermind and back out of the office slowly.

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If you're going to do it, tell your manager you have an offer for a higher salary. You're otherwise happy with your current role and would be willing to turn down the offer if you can renegotiate your current salary.

That being said, if this recession everyone is willing into existence does in fact hit, you'll be one of the first on the chopping block in 6 months.

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You're right, we're all simply willing a recession into existence 🙄

This is tough. I got a promotion over a year ago but am not being paid an ACD salary. If I make it more of a conversation “I was approached by ____ and have this offer. This shows my market value, I’d like to discuss a raise,” does that eliminate the risk? Does it also hurt my chances of getting a raise if they aren’t under the impression I’m about to leave?

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I love how you phrased this. It invites a more amicable, professional conversation rather than a threat

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