Comment on Ask HN: Wanna use Job offer to get a raiseComments−paulcole3yAs long as she is willing to stay at her current job for $55k or end up with no job at all, do this:1. Tell current job that she wants a raise to $85k.2. Negotiate with new offer to get them to $85k (or even $95k).Don’t offer discounts for staying. Definitely don’t tell the old company about the new one.This is a great high leverage situation to be in if you’re an employee. But only if you’re willing to use that leverage and accept some risk.
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As long as she is willing to stay at her current job for $55k or end up with no job at all, do this:
1. Tell current job that she wants a raise to $85k.
2. Negotiate with new offer to get them to $85k (or even $95k).
Don’t offer discounts for staying. Definitely don’t tell the old company about the new one.
This is a great high leverage situation to be in if you’re an employee. But only if you’re willing to use that leverage and accept some risk.