<prompt> Human: I have been at my job two years and want to stay. But I got a job offer for similar work for a 30 higher salary. Problem is, its a company in another state, so my husband and I would have to move, which isnt really desirable. How do I ask for a raise to get my salary closer to what Im being offered, without threatening to leave or giving some sort of ultimatum pay me X or Im going to this other company?  <response>: Second strategy: if you are okay with moving which it sounds like your not, so I wouldnt recommend this strategy be open and honest. I have another job offer with higher pay, I am committed to this company but am hard pressed to switch to higher pay. What are your thoughts, boss? 