I recently found myself in a challenging situation at my current job as an IC engineer. Last year, I received a significant promotion, and I was promised a raise to reflect my new role. However, after eight months of waiting, nothing happened. I finally brought this up with my new boss a couple of weeks ago, and he mentioned that he had submitted me for a substantial raise that would take effect in July, but he wouldn’t disclose the amount. At the same time, I was casually interviewing elsewhere and ended up receiving a job offer that is about 20% higher than my current salary. This new role is somewhat lateral, possibly even a slight step down in title, but it’s with a larger public company known for better career advancement opportunities. While my current company is reputable in the industry, I’ve noticed that the pay is consistently below market, and every raise feels like a struggle. Recently, there has been significant turnover in leadership, with 20-30% of my group leaving in just a few months. Despite this, my boss seems to value my contributions, often inviting me to meetings with higher-ups. There’s a possibility of a reorganization leading to another promotion, but I’m wary given the lack of documented promises in the past. I genuinely like my boss and appreciate his support, but I’m tired of fighting for fair compensation while consistently exceeding expectations. I want to advance in my career, but I also want to be compensated competitively. I’m hesitant to disclose the details of the new offer to my current company unless absolutely necessary. My concern is that if my boss’s raise request is approved and exceeds the offer, I might shortchange myself. Now, I’m at a crossroads: should I take the new job, let my current company counter, or just move on? I’ve learned my lesson about getting salary promises in writing instead of relying on verbal assurances. What would you do in my situation?