Getting a Pay Raise

TeddyMGTOW · 2021-02-15T19:07:53+00:00

The company that gave you the 20% offer, do you know anyone on the inside? I'm at the point in my career, I won't go into a place cold. I know enough people in the field that I want someone in the inside that will give me the 411 on the place. I walked into a few bad situations over the years. Promise you the moon at the interview and walk into a shit show.. that my 2 cents...

Lonely_Interest_8195 · 2021-02-15T17:33:46+00:00

Don't do option 2. I doubt anyone commenting that has ever worked in a professional environment. You can only pull that move once and it will permanently mar you if layoffs happen.

Current job will never give you a 20% raise off the bat either (without coercing them ie. #2)

Coming from someone who has not job hopped because I've got like 12% year increases and it's pretty cushy go with 3 unless you have some other benefits from the current job (easy or whatever). You can always come back years down the line if you want, and guess what they'll give you another 20% on top of if you make it worth it for them.

DS_1900 · 2021-02-15T16:24:05+00:00

Why not go 2, but spin it like you have been 'headhunted' by them (ie you were approached), rather than you were the one pursuing the new role...

lmann81733 · 2021-02-15T18:02:50+00:00

Switching is probably the best option, I’d guess your only reluctant because changing jobs is daunting and uncomfortable. Because there’s no reason to be loyal to these huge companies, they’d let you go in a heartbeat if it was what was best for their bottom line.

As others have pointed out, if you go with 2 you will be the first to go if layoffs happen.

modern_soma · 2021-02-16T04:00:54+00:00

too many variables that aren't known- are all the benefits such as time off the same? Are the hours going to be similar? What's the stress level of each role?

The fact of the matter is that if your current employer isn't paying you what the other company thinks you're worth, it's indicative of a broader issue (with your ability to quantify your value-add during performance reviews, or with the allotted yearly raises for your group). I would talk to people at company 2 and see if the work is similar in responsibility and scope, and jump ship to company 2. One thing to note, if you're an old timer at company 1 and get 3 weeks of paid time off or something, make sure to ask company 2 if they will respect that current benefit and match it. You don't want to be starting at the bottom of the vacation weeks totem pole, time is valuable.

ItsNotD · 2021-02-15T16:26:43+00:00

I'd suggest option 2 as you'll have to let your employer know anyway, but mention you love working where you do and would like to continue doing so if the salary is matched. There's nothing wrong with pulling this move more than once as it'd show loyalty because you would consider staying should the benefits be right.

atticusfinch1973 · 2021-02-15T16:49:46+00:00

Employers know that the job market is competitive and if someone else is offering you 20% more then you’re probably being underpaid. Give them a chance to match it if you like where you are. Odds are they will say so and you’ll take the other job.

MattyAnon · 2021-02-15T18:29:52+00:00

First work out what you WANT to do...... do you WANT to leave for a 20% raise? I assume yes.

Tell your current employer that you have been offered 30% more by another competitor. Don't say who they are, but strongly hint at who it is (but be misleading! make them come to the wrong conclusion!).

They may offer you the 30%, awesome! That's better than the 20% from leaving.

They will likely offer you a bit less (this is why you exaggerate the other offer!). In this case choose.

Tell them how much you value your current position, how you would LOVE to stay, how much you prefer your current place, but you think it's only fair that they pay you market rate.

mabden · 2021-02-15T20:12:47+00:00

Be upfront and honest. Conduct yourself as a professional. This is business, nothing personal.

Title	Getting a Pay Raise
Author	nickyflag7
Upvotes	5
Comments	18
Date	February 15, 2021 3:46 PM UTC (5 years ago)
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