I’m currently in a position at my company where my skill set is unique and valuable to their success. I am, however, worked to the bone and attempts for negotiating a pay increase or promotion have been met with the regular corporate run around
I don’t necessarily want to leave, but I do want to be compensated and recognized for my effort.
I’m looking into other positions with the plan on using potential offers from those as leverage for negation with my current company. I have some worries about this and need your advice.
Let’s say I apply to company A and they give me an offer that is more than my current company B is paying me. I plan to put company A on ‘hold’ for a week so I can ‘talk it over with my family’, while using this time to go to company B with basically ‘I have this offer at another place, pay me more or I’m out’
My concern is if A rescinds their offer and B says ‘cya’ and then I’m jobless.
What is the best course of action here
And just to clarify, I do enjoy working at my current company and would prefer to continue working there. I just want to be compensated for my efforts.