Predicament

[RandomGuy]

I would say this:

"thanks but I think I can make more money where I was"

I would phrase it a bit more diplomatically:

"I appreciate your offer and am truly tempted, but the compensation package where I am at now is at the point where I am not willing to leave."

If you tell them money is why you are staying, then they might raise their offer...

Kind of a win/win. If you stay you win, and they might offer you enough money for it to be worth your while to move, another win.

[RandomGuy]

See here is the potential though. Lets say right now it's 500 a month. I might be able to swing a raise and with the acquisition of Wachovia this particular branch is going to HAVE to get bigger. That means the need for more management positions and I was told before that when one came up I would be the frontrunner.

Definitely stay then. Getting up the ladder is worth giving up a little money in the short run, because it raises your long term earnings potential.

[I. Hustle]

I want to taste his manhood!!!

EXCUSE ME?! I will have you know that I am happily married!