> I've been thinking about interviewing for jobs that I don't plan on getting, just to get a better offer and force my boss hand, does that sound like a decent idea?
What happens when your boss says no to matching your new offer? Do you quit? If not and you keep working, do you think your boss will overwork you/push you out afterwards? And then you'll have no job.
Really this situation boils down to how much risk you're willing to accept, how willing you are to leave your current job, and how much you value being paid market rate.
Money is just part of your comp. Would you take market rate salary if it meant an in-office job with un-decent hours and a not-nice team? I hope not!
People on here talk about job hopping constantly to keep increasing salary, but while that may work for them, is it what you want to do?
Can you try something like: Asking your boss what it would take to get the raise you asked for? Are there milestones/a timeline in place? Can you get anything today?
What happens when your boss says no to matching your new offer? Do you quit? If not and you keep working, do you think your boss will overwork you/push you out afterwards? And then you'll have no job.
Really this situation boils down to how much risk you're willing to accept, how willing you are to leave your current job, and how much you value being paid market rate.
Money is just part of your comp. Would you take market rate salary if it meant an in-office job with un-decent hours and a not-nice team? I hope not!
People on here talk about job hopping constantly to keep increasing salary, but while that may work for them, is it what you want to do?
Can you try something like: Asking your boss what it would take to get the raise you asked for? Are there milestones/a timeline in place? Can you get anything today?