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CAUTION! YOUR COUNTER OFFER IS A STALL TACTIC
After sending out numerous resumes and going on countless interviews, you have found the perfect job. The only thing left for you to do is to resign. Although you probably rehearsed what you would tell your boss 100 times, did you plan for the possibility of a counter offer?
Changing jobs can be an emotional roller coaster so before you give your notice, be prepared for what you will say if faced with a counter offer. Remember you have put your boss into crisis mode and this may lead to an introduction to the counter offer through praise or guilt. Be cautious of the offer of “exciting and expanding responsibilities” or the possibility that you will receive an additional increase or bonus if you stay. If your employer loved you that much, why did it take your leaving to suddenly get the respect you deserve. If the guilt card is played be ready to hear how your leaving will “put a strain on the department” and then politely offer to help in the transition. Try to remain in the mindset that you have been in for months and remember that you would not be leaving if you were happy or felt valued.
Counter offers are to benefit your employer, not you. So before you even entertain a counteroffer, consider these 5 reasons why it is in the company’s best interest to have you stay:
WHY A STALL TACTIC?
Counter offers are merely stalling tactics to give your employers time to deal with the unexpected. By making a counter offer, your boss saves the company time and money and prevents a potential strain on your co-workers.
While accepting a counter offer may be tempting, statistics show they just don’t work. According to Business Week and the National Employers Association, 89% of workers who accept counter-offers leave their job within six months. Before you accept a counter offer, take remember why you wanted to leave your job in the first place.