So for some context, I am applying to jobs but I love my current job. It’s just that since starting my current job years ago that the cost of living has outpaced my raises substantially. I think I may have an offer soon on another job but I honestly have almost zero motivation to take it but the pay is better. I say I may have one but I don’t even know if it’s the final round of interviews. I’ve been interviewing with them for weeks and just finally had an interview with the highest level person aside from CEO.
What I am afraid of doing is saying I have an offer but my current employer says take it. How would I even back down after that?