<prompt> Human: I work in the construction industry in a town thats small enough that everyone kind of knows everyone in the industry. I love my current job, but I was hired for one position and immediately thrown into a higher position. I wasnt given a raise at the time because things were seen as mutually beneficial. They got a person to fill the position for cheaper and I got to skip several years of experience to get into the role Im now in. I like my boss, my coworkers, and have good flexibility. Someone reached out to me via LinkedIn for another project and wants me to fill the same role for them, but with a 37.5 increase in salary 80kyr - 110kyr. x200B;I had expected to renegotiate my salary with my boss come March at my 1 year mark, but also never thought Id be able to negotiate such a large jump At most I was hoping for 20, but realistically expecting less. This new employer wants me to start in 4 weeks. All of the benefits seem largely the same, but I have no idea about the coworkers or company environment there. x200B;Im not sure what to do. Every thread on this subreddit has largely the same advice, dont bring a new offer to try and get a counter-offer, that Ill be seen as unloyal or a flight risk. But I didnt solicit this offer. I did have a conversation when they reached out, but it was more out of curiosity to see what my value was on the market. Id rather stay where Im at, but want to be paid more appropriately for the position. Any thoughts on how I should proceed?  <response>: Dont bring it up first. Ask to meet some people at the new job first before making a decision... If you like it tell your boss youre switching. If you get a bad vibe or outright dont like it then leverage the offer into a better salary at the current employer knowing in all likelihood you wont get the full 110k. 