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278| How to Talk About a Competing Offer
Following yesterday's episode on general market research, Nichole shifts to a higher-stakes scenario, how to handle an actual competing offer in hand.
In this episode:
The key difference between market research and a real, specific offer from another company
Why you should only bring up a competing offer if you're genuinely willing to take it, and the risk of using it purely as a bluff
How to lead the conversation with loyalty and interest rather than an ultimatum
An example of exactly how to phrase bringing up the offer to your manager
Being prepared to share some specifics if asked, while…
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