Tips from anyone who’s used job offers to negotiate a salary increase.

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You have to be willing to leave. There’s no way around it.

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You’re in the crosshairs as soon as you do this unless you’re truly a golden goose for the agency.

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I did it.

Competitor made an offer for higher salary.

I gave current agency opportunity to match.

Current Agency matched, and then some.

Stayed with Current Agency a little longer.

Until 2nd Competitor came in and gave a much higher offer.

Took the new job.

Happy with decision.

But yes you have to be willing to leave.

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