The Counter Offer: To Accept or Not Accept?
Transcript of The Counter Offer: To Accept or Not Accept?
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or Not Accept?
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While it may be tempting
Counterto accept a
Offerfrom yourcurrent employer
…be sure to give it careful consideration
to avoid committing to something
you may regret
It can even be astall tactic to give
your employer time to replace you
The BEST of companies rarely make counter offers
Don’t wait until the pressure is on!Think about how you’ll respond ahead of time
Offers typically include…
Offers typically include…
Raiseand promises for
future considerations
Offers typically include…
Raise Promotionand promises for
future considerationswith more responsibility
and a modified reporting structure
Offers typically include…
Raise Promotionand promises for
future considerationswith more responsibility
and a modified reporting structure
Guilt Tripoften with
disparaging remarks about the other
company
Stuffthey willsay
Stuffthey willsay
“Why are you
leaving?”
“What did they offer?”
“What do you need?”
Stuffthey willsay
“Why would you want
to work for THEM?”
Stuffthey willsay
“We were JUST about to promote you!”
Stuffthey willsay
“You’re really letting us down”“Don’t abandon the team”
Stuffthey willsay
“The CEO wants to meet
with you before you make yourfinal decision”
Before you accept…
Before you accept…
Will your devotion be doubted?
Before you accept…
Will there be opportunities for future growth?
Will your devotion be doubted?
Before you accept…
Will there be opportunities for future growth?
Will your devotion be doubted?
Will you be burning bridges?
Before you accept…
Will there be opportunities for future growth?
Will your devotion be doubted?
Will you be burning bridges?
Will you tarnish your professional reputation?