Well that's the benefit then you have multiple entities bidding for your labor. You just need to say Company A will give me the same terms (if not better), not

Well that's the benefit then you have multiple entities bidding for your labor. You just need to say Company A will give me the same terms (if not better), not need to list A, B, C, D, etc even if you just want to stay where you are, you are still in the position to cherry pick who you want to work for. Heck I've done it myself, Was happy where I was, but wanted a pay bump, shopped around, went back to my employer and said if you will pay (highest bid + percentage) I'll stay, but otherwise I'm out the door. They paid up. Its the gamble you take. Granted when most off the staff also have the same demands it puts the company more on the back foot. Just a note, I've also taken work for less pay, but (imo) better working conditions. It all just depends on what you want your working conditions to be and what your willing to accept in terms of comp.