278| How to Talk About a Competing Offer

Following yesterday's episode on general market research, Nichole shifts to a higher-stakes scenario, how to handle an actual competing offer in hand. In this episode: The key difference between market research and a real, specific offer from another company Why you should only bring up a competing offer if you're genuinely willing to take it, and the risk of using it purely as a bluff How to lead the conversation with loyalty and interest rather than an ultimatum An example of exactly how to phrase bringing up the offer to your manager Being prepared to share some specifics if asked, while staying appropriately vague on compensation details Why giving a real, reasonable deadline creates honest urgency without manufactured drama The importance of being emotionally prepared for any outcome, including the possibility they can't match it Today's task: get honest about whether a current offer is genuinely one you'd take, or think through how you'd handle one if it ever came up Download the 7 Days to Ask for a Raise Challenge to help you confidently ask for a raise here. Connect with Nichole on Instagram @nichole.harrop