The negative side of counter-offering

Add comment February 20th, 2008

Don’t play a counter-offer game without being aware that there could be consequences. 

The negatives:

Accepting the counter-offer may only buy time for you to realize the other reasons you were looking to leave. 

Your current employer now knows you have checked out of their organization enough to seek opportunities elsewhere. They may question your loyalty from that point on.

It is not always about money- is a raise going to solve the reason you were considering leaving? 

Take careful consideration before deciding the best thing for your career, fulfillment, and happiness.