1. Companies can (and do) give >5% raises 2. If you are a true rock star, often a company will attempt to match or come close to your external offer rather than

1. Companies can (and do) give >5% raises 2. If you are a true rock star, often a company will attempt to match or come close to your external offer rather than lose you 3. Pay is only part of the motivation to work somewhere 4. The best employees will naturally be offered other opportunities. This is normal. Good companies are adept at keeping those employees happy.