That's like your partner setting up a Tinder profile to solicit a marriage proposal. Pretty harsh tactic.

also, do you not ever tell a potential employer you have an offer from elsewhere, and to either offer more or you won't be in a position to accept their offer? if you don't, you should, it works.

I'm sure some people actually do threaten to leave unless there is a marriage proposal. people with clear life goals (that I don't share)