I asked my manager if I could renegotiate my salary due to the competitiveness of the job market. She said yes I’ve gotten great reviews, not even a call out on my record, and said she would submit a request to her higher up. A week went by and I didn’t hear anything so I reached back out and she told me that sometimes it “takes a while” but that they will back pay from the original day she requested it. My intention was to see what they offered and then counter. I was planning to ask for a 13k raise because a) they’re offering new hires 15k sign on bonuses and b) I could easily work for a competitor who is listing their starting salary at 12k more than I make now. But now her wording doesn’t make me believe there’s room for negotiation.
I haven’t heard anything for another 2 weeks. I don’t want to be a nuisance but at the same time I’m getting a little frustrated. I’ve now seen multiple job listings for my goal salary range and even applied to one and had an interview with an on the spot verbal offer- I really don’t want to leave my job because I enjoy the work and flexibility of my position but I feel grossly underpaid because I know I’m a valuable employee. On the flip side I don’t want to miss a good opportunity if they’re not willing to pay me what I’m worth. Any advice on the next move I should make?