Anyone ever use another job offer as a tactic to get a raise/promotion?

You can do it, but be prepared for them to shake your hand and wish you luck at your next company.

Don't bluff.

I've leveraged it. I didn't ask for a counter. They did. I accepted.

Couple things...never stay. You burn good will even if its amicable. Trust is gone. You'll constantly compare your "lost" opportunity. Eventually you'll sour on the job even if there is no functional change.

Be fully prepared to leave for the other job and be at peace with it.

Show them your abs then threaten to quit and go full time OnlyFans. That'll break the ice and put them in a good mood for when you ask for a raise.

Like Ralph Kramden... "The Old Squeeze Play"...

Unless you have ownership in the company, there is no reason to stay at a job for 15 years.

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f I ask for a raise, they won't give me one but if I show another job offer on the table, they may pony up and match it.

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So, you already know they won't give you a raise if you ask for one. Even with that information, you're counting on the possibility of a raise of tell them you have another job.

You better have another job to go to before you ask. If I think an employee deserves a raise, I give it. If they come to me with the other job deal, I congratulate them and have them pack up that day.

I’ve been offered raises/promotions when having another offer, but had already made up my mind to leave regardless.

I’ve never tried to use as leverage and would not advise trying to hold a company hostage unless you were planning on walking.

Also makes a big difference if this is a tenured employee or someone who’s been there a year. I know the first thing I’ll assume with the later is will this be an every year thing. Walk. We’re not flying people to the moon here. You’re replaceable.

If you accept a counter and stay, you’ll eventually leave. It’s like couples that reconcile

I'm in the same boat as you. I feel I can get maybe 15% more. However, my current job is actually pretty cush and I really like the people I work with. I've had atrocious jobs in the past, and this one is actually one I genuinely like. If I wake up Thursday and don't feel like coming in and want to work from home, I can and don't even have to ask or tell anyone. I get shares in the company that vest, although I think I should get more based on someone near my level telling me what they get.

I go back and forth between wanting to leave for better pay or stay. Part of me knows that I probably won't get a job I like this much, it's possible but based on my past jobs, I'd think not likely. Part of me wants to just go in and ask for a raise and it'd all be perfect if they did say yes. I deserve a promotion by now based on quantity of years at my current role and most importantly the massive, massive contribution I supplied the company. Talking a billion dollar plus thing that if I were not at the company, 0 chance it happens. That's more than any MD who is over 50 has brought to the table for the company.