<prompt> Human: First off thank you rpersonalfinance for helping me get to this point. In February i was promoted to a new position, but when promoted I wasnt given a raise because I received one on January, but the new position was significantly more responsibility and work. After a couple of weeks in the position I asked my boss for a raise and he responded that Im making what the previous person in the position was making. I let it be. I continued to take on more and more responsibilities and was constantly told how much better I was than the previous employee. I ran my department and actually started taking over responsibilities from other departments. I posted on here and everyone told me to contact the previous employee to find out how much they were making. After a few months I finally did, and found out she was making about 3 an hour more than me. And everyone suggested I find a new job. I started applying and in about a week I got an offer making 5 more an hour for a direct competitor. I told my boss about the offer today and at the end of the day he offered me 3 more an hour, I didnt take it and told him I guess Id consider it, and he immediately says well we can still negotiate. Basically I took that as I can still get them to match the offer. So here are the factors I need to consider:1. Im a single parent of 4 children my mother helps me out a ton and the new job would require that I train an hour and a half away for about a month. 2. The new job is about 20-30 farther than my current job with traffic which means I couldnt work that extra hour over time most days. 3 new job is for a much larger company more potential for growth4 new job told me I would be groomed to become a project manager what Id ultimately like to be doing5 current employer is incredibly flexible with my schedule. Basically if I get my job done it doesnt matter when I have to leave for kids appointment and sick days and what not6. I had a personal break down a while back and my current employer was incredibly supportive and reassured me Id have a job when I was ready. This is probably the biggest reason Im considering staying. 7. I know Im doing great at my current position. What if I struggle in my new position? Any input would be appreciated. Tl;dr offered a new job making 5 more an hour, current employer offered 3 more but implied they might match. New job has more potential for growth, old job is convenient and comfortable.  <response>: After a couple of weeks in the position I asked my boss for a raise and he responded that Im making what the previous person in the position was making... After a few months I finally did, and found out she was making about 3 an hour more than me.So your boss literally just lied to your face.I continued to take on more and more responsibilities and was constantly told how much better I was than the previous employee.Clearly, if they cared to keep your talent, theyd pay you more.Yeah, new job. That sputtering for negotiate is just too little, too late. 