The best way to get a pay out of your current employer is to give them an exit interview.

I've done this at multiple places and have had a job offer thrown in my face. <br><br>This is my most recent exit interview. <br><br>Me: I have an interview with [large tech company] on X date<br><br>Employer: How much do they pay?<br><br>Me: They are offering 40% more, a $10k signing bonus, and 50% more vacation. <br><br>Employer: I need a couple of days to see what I can do. <br><br>Me: You have until X date. <br><br>Me: [a couple of days later] Hey there. I just wanted to see what you were thinking. <br><br>Employer: I don't think that I can match the offer. I am going to see what I can do about stock. <br><br>Me: I appreciate it. I will talk to you tomorrow. <br><br>Me: [next day] I think I am just going to leave. <br><br>Employer: I just need a couple of days to talk with the board. <br><br>Me: [two days later] I got the job. I am leaving.<br><br>Employer: What did they end up offering?<br><br>Me: What they originally offered. But I can match the original offer if I stay.<br><br>Me: Why didn't you just match the original offer the first day? I would have stayed. <br><br>Employer: I didn't believe you until I checked.<br><br>Wait what?