<prompt> Human: So, I work for a small, private company with only a handful of staff. In my department, I carry a lot of the workload, and have been told numerous times by co-workers and my manager how much they appreciate me.Well, Ive been there a little over 3 years, and just got a raise last month. It was pretty generous 11 and I actually talked my manager up from only 8. Not to toot my own horn, but I know for a fact my manager would freak out if I werent there. According to everyone else Im the Golden Child.However in the meantime, Ive been approached by a company I used to work for, offering me a management position, albeit at about 5,000 less than what Im making now. But, the job is something I really wanted. I quit working there the first time because they werent ready to give me the manager position.My question is, would I be able to use this new offer as leverage to try and get another, more substantial raise or am I pushing my luck? It is pretty much guaranteed that the new job is mine if I want it. I had planned on telling my manager that theyre offering me a lot more than they actually are.  <response>: I had planned on telling my manager that theyre offering me a lot more than they actually are.Lying is an awful idea. If you want to use this to get more money from your employer just be honest with them: Youve received an offer for another job. The job is of interest to you professionally and you are thinking about taking it. What can be done to keep me here? Work on that last part, it isnt quite right. 