Has anyone here ever used a job offer to negotiate a raise at one's current job? How does one go about doing that in the USA?
I really like my current job. I have great clients and incredible resources at my disposal. Unfortunately, I live in the DC area and I work for a government contractor that is less than stellar. I know that I am underpaid by almost 30% given my skill set. I would very much like to stay where I am but I would like to get paid what I'm worth.
I thought about looking for other work and then using any offers to negotiate a raise. I have obviously heard of people doing that but I don't know how exactly they did it.
How would having clients assigning me work while being employed by a contractor effect things? Who should I start negotiating with, my client or my employer?
I also realize that I may not be able to grab the full 30%. Is there a more realistic number?
I assume that this is a risky strategy, including the possibility that I may get called on my bluff and have to take the other job.
I really like my current job. I have great clients and incredible resources at my disposal. Unfortunately, I live in the DC area and I work for a government contractor that is less than stellar. I know that I am underpaid by almost 30% given my skill set. I would very much like to stay where I am but I would like to get paid what I'm worth.
I thought about looking for other work and then using any offers to negotiate a raise. I have obviously heard of people doing that but I don't know how exactly they did it.
How would having clients assigning me work while being employed by a contractor effect things? Who should I start negotiating with, my client or my employer?
I also realize that I may not be able to grab the full 30%. Is there a more realistic number?
I assume that this is a risky strategy, including the possibility that I may get called on my bluff and have to take the other job.