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Originally Posted by sweeps
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.
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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.