re: Opinion on asking for a raise

During interview with new companies, tell them you would need to give your current employer 4-6 weeks notice due to how instrumental you are to them, to help hand off responsibilities to your replacement.

During that period, your current employer will probably offer you more money. You won't even have to ask.

Then you make your final decision.


ETA- That's what I did last Summer and it worked out very well for me.