More is said when you say less. If you just lead with "I love working here" you will create a lot less resentment than saying "I could have resigned"... Also -

More is said when you say less. If you just lead with "I love working here" you will create a lot less resentment than saying "I could have resigned"... Also - I am not suggesting not to discuss a salary raise early on. I am suggesting not tying that raise to some performance goal. Keep it open...