Here is my situation. I've been with my current company for a year and a half. Everyone before me got a raise. Once I got to my one year, I asked my manager to give me a review, and she said I was doing great. Unfortunately, no raise "due to the economy". She said to try again in 6 months.
Now it's been over 6 months, and she gives me the same thing, but tells me she will talk to her superiors. This was a week and a half ago.
In the mean time, I have received a job offer that not only will pay more, but will give me more weekends off, and evenings off, possibly more vacation time too. The only problem is, I worked at this place before, and it was not fun.
Also, a co worker was just let go this Monday, leaving me and another girl in charge of our department. In my opinion, I should get the raise, because everything is to my advantage now. They let a girl go, they need someone there (I'm not saying I'm irreplaceable, but giving me a raise is cheaper than hiring someone new).
I like where I work. I love the people, and I like the customers. My question to you all is: Should i bring up the fact that I have another job offer to my manager? I am planning to talk to her soon, as she seems to be the procrastinator type who will ignore an issue hoping it will disappear...so annoying. I don't want to sound threatening AT ALL, but I need an answer soon. I really don't want to leave, but if worst comes to worst, I will take what's best. Advice??
Now it's been over 6 months, and she gives me the same thing, but tells me she will talk to her superiors. This was a week and a half ago.
In the mean time, I have received a job offer that not only will pay more, but will give me more weekends off, and evenings off, possibly more vacation time too. The only problem is, I worked at this place before, and it was not fun.
Also, a co worker was just let go this Monday, leaving me and another girl in charge of our department. In my opinion, I should get the raise, because everything is to my advantage now. They let a girl go, they need someone there (I'm not saying I'm irreplaceable, but giving me a raise is cheaper than hiring someone new).
I like where I work. I love the people, and I like the customers. My question to you all is: Should i bring up the fact that I have another job offer to my manager? I am planning to talk to her soon, as she seems to be the procrastinator type who will ignore an issue hoping it will disappear...so annoying. I don't want to sound threatening AT ALL, but I need an answer soon. I really don't want to leave, but if worst comes to worst, I will take what's best. Advice??