Sometimes you have to choose more salary and give up on certain things like family. Endeavor to way options

You enjoy the job but still want a raise? It’s possible to get that raise only if you speak out about the value you’re bringing to the table else if... so much about money it’s easier to get it done with the new company than continue to make your case in the current company. If they really valued you, you would’ve gotten a raise already before asking for it. more

Your company will be giving you a match because now, all of a sudden, they see your value. It's a retention offer. More and more people that I come... into contact with are surprised to see their companies not counter to retain that employee and work goes on. Ask yourself the reason why you started looking in the first place. Is your hope to still stay there in comfort? Will this 30% or close to it negate your ability for future increases? Albeit premature, does it look like you have better opportunities at the new company? more

Your company will be giving you a match because now, all of a sudden, they see your value. It's a retention offer. More and more people that I come... into contact with are surprised to see their companies not counter to retain that employee and work goes on. Ask yourself the reason why you started looking in the first place. Is your hope to still stay there in comfort? Will this 30% or close to it negate your ability for future increases? Albeit premature, does it look like you have better opportunities at the new company? more

Another company giving you 30% more to do the same job is going to require 30% more work. If this is a way for you to move up the food chain and help... your career…go for it. Always remember that if you’re not moving up the food chain, someone else is and it doesn’t take long for the stagnant to the first to go no matter how well you are liked! more

How did you end up with this offer? Headhunter/Recruiter? If so, and if you're friendly with your manager, perhaps just a candid chat about it. ... Something like "Hey, I really like it here but recruiters are reaching out to me with salaries that are 30% more than what I make now, and I'm worried it's just a matter of time before someone makes me an offer I can't justify refusing." Best case scenario this sets off the right alarm bells and your salary will catch up, worst case you'll feel satisfied that you gave them every chance to keep you before taking a job that has a life-changing salary jump attached (and I mean that literally. No matter your income, 30% is a major increase.) more

All smart advice. You could also just ask your current employer for a raise, or measure the prospect of a future raise, and not discuss your pending ... business ....related to your other offer, and then decide from that point. more

Our professional lives are like a 3-legged stool. 1) How much do you like what you do? 2) How much do you like who you're doing it with, and 3) how... much do you get paid for it. Finding balance in those 3 things makes them all rise together. Perhaps your current employer has already been thinking that you're due a raise. Perhaps the position you're in cannot justify a 30% increase for the company you're with. Saying to them simply "this is here, and so I have to consider it. If you'd like to make any offer that would change my calculus please do" cannot hurt.  more

Why were you looking in the first place? Counter offers never work out. Here is a company prepared to offer a 30% increase based on what they... anticipate u bringing to the table. more

Yes, give them a chance to match. You'll see clearly how much they value you.