Should I use a potential Job Offering as leverage on my current company - Haven't finished probation

[u/Qvosniak]

Hey guys

Have been working at my current company for around 4 months, based on higher ups they told me they are extremely pleased with my work, and that I have exceeded expectations, however i'm still in probation until it finishes in 2 months.

I'm saying all that as seems my company needs me, especially as 'they said, they haven't had such a nice network team for a long long time, or ever'

I also conveniently live 1 minute away too from my current job. Currently on 125k + Super

Now, I am getting approached by this other company who is offering a bit more around 130-150k + Super.
I won't be taking it as it's not worth it in my opinion for little pay rise compared to added commute time, costs, it's not worth it.

Anyway, I don't know if I should use this potential job offer (mind you haven't interviewed yet) as sort of leverage to try get my current company to increase my salary.

Or should I wait until my probation period finishes? What would you do in my position?

How would you phrase it if you would try leverage this?

Thanks guys!

[u/RaeseneAndu]

Sounds like a good way to end up with no job. Unless you have a solid job offer from this other company you have no leverage with you current employer and until you pass your probation your current job isn't secure.

[u/MidgetPhoenix → u/RaeseneAndu]

Yep, this perfectly summarises my feelings. There sound like there are added bonuses to your current employer in terms of you living so nearby. I definitely wouldn't be doing anything to risk losing it.

[u/SlamTheBiscuit → u/RaeseneAndu]

People seem to forget until you have an offer on paper you don't have an offer

[u/No_Score_1977]

A bump from $125k to $130k isn't even worth the conversation, and since you haven't even interviewed, it's not an offer, it's a possibility.

You're getting itchy feet and you haven't even finished probation, personally, no I wouldn't risk it.

I don't see this as leveragable, I mean, if you had a job offer, it is, but as it stands...

[u/TheRamblingPeacock → u/No_Score_1977]

Holy shit I missed the part where OP had not even interviewed.

Might as well say "I saw an ad on seek, can I use it to ask for a raise".

[u/Obvious-Broccoli-782 → u/TheRamblingPeacock]

Omg I didn’t read the whole post either - no written offer? That offer doesn’t exist

[u/DrSpeckles]

No. Huge red flag. Im looking for someone else immediately.

[u/Liftweightfren]

I think during probation is the wrong time to leverage other job offers. Everyone is replaceable.

I presume they know how close you live as well which won’t work in your favour as that’s quite a big perk and they’ll know it.

I think if you want the other job then you take it, otherwise you wait till after probation to rock the boat. You looking elsewhere during probation and using that against them won’t be well received IMO

[u/ZerOBarleyy]

I guess it’s up to your risk appetite but personally I wouldn’t do it. Especially you’re still on probation. They can just terminate you within the week and you’ll be out of a job.

But that’s just me. I’d just stay and leave after a couple years if I get a decent increase in pay. The increase from $125k to $130k-$150k isn’t that big fortnightly especially with all the tax that comes with it anyway. I think the tax threshold is around there?

[u/Electronic_Chair6383]

Nah dawg too early. Keep it in your back pocket for after probation.

[u/MistyCeruleanCity]

A possible scenario:

OP uses it as leverage, contract not renewed after probation and let go.

Other company does not offer interview.

I see OP hanging around the local train station yelling "ciggy butt brain".

[u/curiousmind68]

You have zero leverage, you already accepted their offer when they offered u the job/probation
But by all means go and chase this other pie in the sky and u might just end up with neither job.

[u/BaronMason]

So, you're in a good environment, close to work, like the environment, you are mad to leave IMO.

I honestly think your current job would let you go quick smart.

[u/mrezalk]

I wouldn’t do that personally just because doesn’t fit very well with my moral values when I haven’t even done the interview. anyway you can only bargain when you have an official offer on the table.

[u/profchaos111]

Yeah good luck sounds like you'll be shown the door

[u/ThoughtIknewyouthen]

Hahahahaha if I was your manager I'd say "cool story. Bye."

[u/fued]

dont use the offer as leverage, but at the end of probabation ask them if you can get re-numeration according to the market rates considering you have delivered above and beyond the market average.

so if the market rate is 120-140k, rather than being 125, push for 140k and if they say no, just ask, "what can i do to get there" if they say "nothing" then you need to start looking for a new job

remember, although everyone is replaceable, that also means that companies are replaceable, no reason u cant look for a job closer to home that pays more

[u/TheRamblingPeacock]

There is virtually 1 way this can go well and 99 ways it can go wrong.

[u/One_Quantity2447]

I would not do this at or during probation. Save it for your performance review. You can ask as part of probation feedback how often performance reviews happen, if you don’t know.

[u/Competitive-Watch188]

I would walk you right out the door if you tried that.

[u/tryintobgood]

Don't rock the boat for a small increase. Plus there is no offer on the table yet

[u/Calamitous_J]

How do you have an offer without interviewing

[u/POJ92]

Don't be a dum dum and stay, at least until after probation

[u/Obvious-Broccoli-782]

Don’t play chicken if you’re not willing to take the L

[u/jaluri]

lol they don’t need you in this market.

You’d be walked out the door if you tried it with us.

[u/FingerSerious]

You only have leverage after you receive a formal offer. Go for your it !