Received a larger job offer, now what? 39

[CivilTom]

I have been working at job 1 for a month now however I interviewed at a lot of places before starting job 1, and so I just received a call from a different firm. Job 2 is offering a 16% greater salary. My plan is the following: approach current employer and say " hey boss I recently received a large offer from a company I interviewed with a month ago before starting here, although I'm not greedy i could really use the extra money company 2 is offering, would you be able to match their offer?" Is this a good or bad idea? Do you recommend Another route?

 

[Latexman]

I love it when a plan comes together.

Good luck,
Latexman

 

[JBcveg]

My room mate from college worked with a small firm and they refused to give him a raise(1+ year). Another comapny offered him more money and he left.(1< year). Company 1 hired him back (he got more money and more percs). So, if your doing a good job and a valued employee, be nice, be couteous, and do a good job. People take notice. Multiple employers hired me back all through college. Even leveraged for raises.

Business is business! You will be the one to live with your decision.

 

[DRWeig]

Congratulations, CivilTom!

That's a good ending to a quandary.

In spite of my double rants above, this thread was very thought-provoking. Good stuff.

Best to you,

Goober Dave

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