I have heard of counter offers as high as 10%. That sudden offer suggests that they should have been paying you that money long ago...

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Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,
"It's not unheard of to be offered a raise when submitting your resignation. This is most likely for hard-to-replace or senior positions within the company. It’s your choice to take it or leave it, but usually you are leaving a job for reasons other than pay. I advise against resigning to force a pay increase. It's too risky of a strategy in most situations."