> If you would rather stay at your company, but need to make more money, be straight with your boss and let them know you would like them to match, or come clos

> If you would rather stay at your company, but need to make more money, be straight with your boss and let them know you would like them to match, or come closer to a competing offer. I think this is bad advice. Even if they don't want to keep you, employers are likely to match just to keep you around until your current project is complete. Your best bet in this situation is to simply ask for a raise without mentioning your other offer, and leave if the answer is no.