> That's an incredibly awesome way to have a huge target painted on your back. A lot of employers get really pissed at this tactic but won't say so to your face

> That's an incredibly awesome way to have a huge target painted on your back. A lot of employers get really pissed at this tactic but won't say so to your face. They will gladly give you that new salary for just enough time to get a (cheaper) replacement on board. Then your salary is changed to $0.00. I believe the op was in the NE where there are limited choices for employers when it comes to hiring (unlike in SV, they're dime a dozen).