I believe in the benefits of getting a great offer. An offer not only provides you with an exit route, but it also gives you a measure of where you stand in the current marketplace. Personally, I haven’t seen many cases of someone successfully USING an offer to ultimately get everything they want at their current job. While I have seen cases where it does work out, it is few & far between & tends to put a negative association on you at your firm.
Here are some reasons to throw your hat in the ring, especially in a market that’s SO ROBUST:
- CONFIDENCE BUILDING: who doesn’t like knowing that they’re wanted by another firm?
- ADDITIONAL INTEL: exploring your options at other firms gives you a stronger handle on the market & what you could bring to the table elsewhere.
- APPLIES POSITIVE PRESSURE ON YOURSELF: it forces you to examine your situation & hold yourself accountable to your success.
- SCAFFOLD YOUR GROWTH: checking in on your professional growth in this ever changing landscape is the only way to achieve your long-term goals.
There’s nothing wrong with strategically gauging the market. You know you’re a valuable asset to your firm, but does your firm know it too?