<prompt> Human: I have a fairly comfortable job in an industry with its ups and downs. Ive got a very good relationship with my boss and can be more open and get honest answers. Im currently making 45k and was offered 55k at a new company doing the same job, but just in a different industry. I wasnt searching for the job and they reached out to me with the position. Being open with my boss I brought the offer to their attention and he believes the owner will approve something in the 50ks with a bonus structure that will easily get me to 60k I told my boss this was the offerI dont want to instantly agree to stay at my current job but dont know how to respond to the perspective employer. Im assuming it would be rude to say my company beat your offer, what else can you do? But, I dont want to string then along as the position is important to them.I told them I should have a decision by today, but also have no formal offer from my current company. Im just going off of my bosses word. Also, the owner of the perspective company wants to have a call to see where I stand and I dont know what to say! I cant stall any longer. I would really appreciate any advice!Update: The owner of the perspective company ended up giving me a call tonight. I explained that my company wanted to match beat it and he didnt bat an eye and said he will beat it and wants to meet tomorrow and discuss how! Im going to push for 65k and 2 weeks of vacation as they said new employees only get one. Ill accept if I get that or very close!Assistant: I would change to the new company. There are several reasons why this is the better option in your situation.Human: It technically would be a 5k reduction because I told my boss they offered 60k instead of 55k so thats what hes trying to match. Can I bring this offer to the perspective company and ask for 65k? Thats basically the question I have  <response>: You boss offers you more money, because he might have a bad conscience, it will cost him money to replace you and he probably needs you right now.However, there is the stigma of being disloyal on you, he might just stall you with promises or do you have a counter offer on paper?, another job is usually good for your CV and most of the time there is a profound reason for the new offer. 