This is an AE... just because but... I need advice:
I work at a law firm. Two partners just left to start their own firm.
The department I am in only consists of myself and my coworker. We have a great relationship and really work well together. He is above me as far as titles.
He was asked to go to the new firm and was offered a considerable salary increase. He went to our current firm and told them he'd like to stay but couldn't give up the salary increase.
Not sure what the current firm offered him, but he is staying.
My question is- I don't feel like he should get more money simply because he was offered a position at the new firm- we do pretty similar tasks. But I can't ask for a raise without putting my coworker in a sticky situation b/c I should prob not know about the raise.
I'm also thinking that because he turned down the new firm, they might as me. So, do I wait and see if I am approached for the new firm and use that bargaining power for a raise or do I just go in with the knowledge that he got a raise and they'll know he told me?
Any advice is great!! Thanks girls!
PS Might post and run but will check back later!