>get job offer paying $50k/year more >don't want to

>>18580333
If u plan on switching jobs if no raise then yes. "I received a higher paying job opportunity but I enjoy working for your company so is there a way you could provide me a better deal" (just an example, probably sucks). But if you'll stay at this job anyways I think it would make you look weak to have a better opportunity be denied a raise and still stay anyways.

>>18580333
give that job to me. Say I'm your distant 3rd cousin.

>>18580453
just go into front end development
easy as shit, jobs are plentiful, pays well.

>>18580482
For Web Development? Do you need a degree?

You would have to commit to taking the new job if you're going to use it as leverage for a raise. I think you should go for it and if you end up having to take the boring job you can just cry about it and wipe your tears with your extra $50,000.

>>18580578
experience and a portfolio is better than just a degree, but a degree can help you get started and learn in a structured environment.

>>18580742
Probably only 25k extra after taxes

>>18580333

of course. its leverage.