Echoing what click170 said, if the only (or only effective way) of making my employer take my raise requests seriously is to come to them with another offer, then chances are I'm just going to take the other offer.
It's much easier to leave them wanting more by just bowing out and accepting that other offer rather than forcing the business relationship into a more adversarial place.
I leave with my pockets full and fond memories all around the table.
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Echoing what click170 said, if the only (or only effective way) of making my employer take my raise requests seriously is to come to them with another offer, then chances are I'm just going to take the other offer.
Smart individuals don't take counteroffers.
It's much easier to leave them wanting more by just bowing out and accepting that other offer rather than forcing the business relationship into a more adversarial place.
I leave with my pockets full and fond memories all around the table.