Why didn't you find a new job? The reason I ask this is because every time I've asked for a raise I've been underpaid relative to the market and known it, and

Why didn't you find a new job? The reason I ask this is because every time I've asked for a raise I've been underpaid relative to the market and known it, and been able to walk into a meeting with a list of numbers recruiters have sent me and credibly state that I'll have to consider other options soon. I would be surprised to find this hadn't worked for someone else, and even more surprised to find they hadn't left.