Giving your boss an ultimatum
Discussion
Nobody likes receiving an ultimatum, but hear me out.
I've got a job offer which pays 30% more than my current job although it is the same role, if my current employer matched the job offer I would stay for the sake of convenience and comfort although I appreciate it may put a stop to future opportunities!
What is the tactful way to do this, and do I need to prove to my boss I have a job offer? I would be more comfortable if he were not privy of the new employer.
1. Accept the new offer and then resign from my current position, when asked why say I have a job offer with more money, see if they offer.
2. Tell them I am leaving unless they match it
3. Any other way?
I've got a job offer which pays 30% more than my current job although it is the same role, if my current employer matched the job offer I would stay for the sake of convenience and comfort although I appreciate it may put a stop to future opportunities!
What is the tactful way to do this, and do I need to prove to my boss I have a job offer? I would be more comfortable if he were not privy of the new employer.
1. Accept the new offer and then resign from my current position, when asked why say I have a job offer with more money, see if they offer.
2. Tell them I am leaving unless they match it
3. Any other way?
Edited by HuntD on Tuesday 9th May 19:24
menguin said:
3. No need to be so extreme with option 2, unless you don't have a good relationship with your current boss.
Simply mention that you've had an offer from company X for significantly more than you're currently on, that you like your job, for well with the company, blah embellish blah, but that the offer would make a katerial difference to your life. Therefore you'd be interested to see what they can offer in the circumstances.
This is what I was looking for. Simply mention that you've had an offer from company X for significantly more than you're currently on, that you like your job, for well with the company, blah embellish blah, but that the offer would make a katerial difference to your life. Therefore you'd be interested to see what they can offer in the circumstances.
I've done the maths and the new role is an extra £550 every month after tax, plus a performance bonus each month. A significant amount given I am a lower rate tax payer.
Some good replies but I have already had numerous meetings with our CEO about pay rises and he says the shareholders aren't approving anything at the minute, this has been the case for 2 years despite the fact we've just hired a new HR director for £100k PA and 3 news sales people.
I have a job offer but after further thought I don't want the job, but I may give an ultimatum anyway (bluff in other words), even if they say no to a rise and I don't leave, I've not lost anything and another job will come up in a few weeks or months anyway.
P.S. Nobody is irreplaceable, but it would cause a significant headache if I were to leave.
I have a job offer but after further thought I don't want the job, but I may give an ultimatum anyway (bluff in other words), even if they say no to a rise and I don't leave, I've not lost anything and another job will come up in a few weeks or months anyway.
P.S. Nobody is irreplaceable, but it would cause a significant headache if I were to leave.
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