If you are considering a counter-offer,
it could be due to your boss or co-workers making you feel sorry
for them or guilty for leaving. They are being selfish. If they
cared about you, they would wish you well. This new job is a great
opportunity.
Ask any recruiter if you should take a counter-offer and they will
tell you absolutely not. We have all been trained to say this and
most of the time it is wise. Occasionally there are reasons to take
a counter-offer, I can think of five. If you are really thinking
about accepting a counter-offer then here are the best reasons to
stay.
5 Reasons to turn down a great job and stick with your present
employer
1. The president of the company has decided that you are more
valuable to the company than your boss and he/she is firing him
and promoting you with a huge salary increase. Maybe you should
stay put.
2. During your interview process with your potential employer
a great company bought your present employer and you have a great
opportunity that was not present before.
3. Your family will hate you for making this change.
4. The company that offered you the job is changing the rules
or has just been acquired by another company or is suddenly involved
in scandal. (Example - Enron)
5. You hit the lottery and want to hang out every day with old
friends.
If any of these 5 situations arise, talk with your family, recruiter,
potential employer and an executive at present employer. Discuss
this situation and go with your gut instinct.
Otherwise, rather than accept a counter-offer, take the new opportunity
and gain additional experience. If it turns out in a year or two
that you made a mistake, then call your old boss. If you were really
valuable to the team, he or she will find a job for you.
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