Counter Offers
Deciding to leave your job for a new opportunity can be incredibly difficult and stressful. Should you ever consider accepting a counter?
Over 80% of employees who accept a counter offer are no longer with their company after 6 months
Why Are Counter Offers Made?
Delay tactic to keep you in your role while the company figures out a long-term solution (you are now a flight risk!)
Your resignation is inconvenient and will affect productivity
Replacing you is expensive — companies need to pay recruiting fees and cover training costs
What Are the Risks?
Short-term solution, not a long-term commitment to your growth. And a missed opportunity to grow in a new and challenging role has the potential to affect you long-term
Erosion of trust with your company and manager
Negative impact on team dynamic
What are Helpful Strategies?
Counter offer situations are stressful and require open communication with both sides
Lean on your mentors, friends, and family, but ultimately you need to weigh the pro’s/con’s, understand the risks, and do what is best for you
When declining a counter offer, be polite, specific, and keep the conversation brief