Prepare for a Counter Offer

Contact your Recruiter and Do Not Accept a Counter offer

Of course, this is your decision. But, despite how flattering it might be, many career advisors agree that it's not a good idea to accept a counteroffer. Once you've made it perfectly clear that you want to make a change, your loyalty will be in question.

Consider the following:

• Why did they wait until you resigned, to offer what you are really worth?
• After the excitement of a raise or promotion wears off, the issues that motivated your search for a new job will still remain.
• Where is the money for the counteroffer coming from?

Once the word gets out, the relationship that you now enjoy with your co-workers will never be the same. You will loose peer group acceptance, and forever be that defector who was brought back.

Most organizations, at some time or another, go through difficult times that require cutbacks or a reduction in workforce. Your employer could begin the cutbacks, possibly starting with you.

You are obviously unhappy or dissatisfied with your job. You just made your employer aware of it.

It is best not to accept a counteroffer. Your Recruiter is experienced in dealing with counteroffers, and can coach you in the best strategy in dealing with this situation.