> threatening to leave is the blackmail part. That is bs, leaving is the only leverage you have as an employee. If you do't use it, you might have a problem,

> threatening to leave is the blackmail part. That is bs, leaving is the only leverage you have as an employee. If you do't use it, you might have a problem, because you lack the ability to negotiate. The age of feudalism is over you know... To be fair, this could have been wrapped up in some better language, like "I don't think my salary is reflecting my talents", but in the end it all boils down to leaving for a better opportunity