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Old 06-26-2008, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by sweeps View Post
Anecdotal evidence here, but people that I know who went to their current employer to get a raise to match a competitor's offer were laid off within a year. (Just enough time for the employer to hire and train a replacement.)

I would either leave the company or keep my mouth shut.
Yep, I've heard that too. I think it really depends on the employer and how badly they need you and how they respect. But yes, I've heard such stories that you get a nice raise or a promotion just to be laid off later on.
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