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What if your boss says "ok, sorry. We can't match that?". That has happened to me multiple times with real offers. Then you either say "ok, well, I like this c
by NateDad 10y ago
What if your boss says "ok, sorry. We can't match that?". That has happened to me multiple times with real offers. Then you either say "ok, well, I like this company so I'll stay", which sounds disingenuous, or you have to quit and find a new job.
If you feel under valued, and talking to your boss doesn't get you a raise, why not just look for a new job? Doesn't cost you anything.
- AstralStorm 10y agoUnless you either don't find one and/or do not want to move to another city.
- NateDad 10y agoNot finding one is no worse than not looking. I didn't say to quit. Looking for a job while you have a job is incredibly empowering. It puts you in the driver's seat. You don't have to get a job as fast as possible just to get a paycheck.... you can take your time and find a job that suits you, and that pays you well. You'll be more confident in interviews, more assertive when negotiating salary... Also, companies often tend to value people who are currently working higher than those who don't. If you're working, you implicitly have a reference from your current employer - they obviously think you're worth a recurring paycheck.