I usually try not to stay once I've shown my intention to leave, no matter what the counteroffer from the current place is. So, I would change it to: Ask for a

I usually try not to stay once I've shown my intention to leave, no matter what the counteroffer from the current place is. So, I would change it to: Ask for a raise. If refused, find another job that pays more. Period. edit: decided to remove a personal story for privacy reasons