<prompt> Human: So Ive been with my company for a little over a year. Ive worked my ass off for them, and they have given me a raise and promotion when review time came around. However, the way the company is structured, to continue receiving raisespromotions, I would need to pass tests.Now these tests are supposed to be designed to show how qualified you are to receive the raise - makes sense. Its a little different for me though, since I take on a lot of responsibilities outside my job description, and therefore have a very different skill set than the typical employee with my title my manager has commented on this, and has told me how invaluable this is. After getting my most recent raise a few months ago I still feel underpaid.A while back I sent out some applications, ended up interviewing with a company and they have now sent me an offer. The pay would be an initial raise of 2 an hour compared to my current position, and then another 2 after a 3 month probation period. Unfortunately, the benefits package is not quite as nice as my current employers. Now I would try to negotiate for more benefits, but have ultimately decided I dont want this job for a number of reasons company atmosphere, future career path, etc..Is it too risky to use this offer to negotiate another raise since Im not serious about accepting in the first place? I believe it is, but I suppose I just need to hear it from others. Im on the edge with this one because we are set to close on a house in about a month, and the bump in pay would be very nice. Would love to get some advice and potentially hear some storiesfirst hand experience!Edit: I want to add that this is my first real job, I graduated in May 2015 and started working for my current company in June 2015Assistant: A large percentage of managers hate anyone who thinks about leaving, and will punish them.If you are indispensable to the company, you can perhaps use an outside offer to get a pay raise.If you are not indispensable, this is what happens: Employee: Ive got an outside offer. Manager: Really? Okay, well match it. Employee: Great! Ill decline the outside offer. I sure do love this company! two weeks later Manager: We found someone for your job, youre fired. Clean out your desk.Human: Im confident that they would not be able to replace me. I have the benefit of a college degree, as well as trade skills, so I really fill multiple positions that I know my coworkers would not be able to do, and they wouldnt be able to just pick anybody off the street.You make a great point though, and I did give this some serious consideration. My biggest concern is if they say no, we cant match, then Ill either look foolish for staying and lose any future negotiation power, or Ill have to take the offer I do not want.  <response>: Do not say you will leave unless you are prepared to hand in your notice right then and there. 