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Congratulations!
You've landed the job! Now you are faced with the
delicate challenge of resigning from your current
employer without burning bridges, and saying good-bye to
friends and colleagues.
You meet with your manager to respectfully explain your decision
to leave. Then totally unexpectedly he says - "What
if..."
| What if your
employer makes a Counter Offer? |
In today's competitive
market, you are more likely than
not to receive a counter-offer.
While counter-offers may be
tempting and even flattering,
there can be pitfalls that you
need to be aware of.
Ask yourself these questions:
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Will your loyalty always
be in question?
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If there are future
cutbacks, will you be the
first to go because of
concerns about your loyalty?
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If you accept the
counter-offer for more
money, are you just giving
your employer the time they
need to locate and select
your replacement?
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Will your career track
remain blocked if you accept
it?
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Will your responsibilities
be expanded?
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Will you have to report to
a person you don't respect?
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Will you receive next
year's raise or bonus early?
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Is the counter-offer a
ploy to avoid a short-term
inconvenience by your
employer?
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What are your realistic
chances for promotions now
that you have considered
leaving?
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Where is the money for the
counter-offer coming from?
Is it your next raise?
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Will the circumstances
that now cause you to
consider a change, repeat
themselves in the future?
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