What happens if you are made a counter offer?
You are a valuable staff member and your current employer will not wish to lose you. It is hard for them to recruit and re-train new personnel and they will lose all the knowledge, experience and expertise that you have when you leave. Counter offers are extremely common and it is likely that your current employer will try to entice you to stay with promises of higher remuneration or a change of role.
Make sure that you are prepared for this eventuality and always consider the following:
- Why were you not worth a higher salary before your resignation?
- Why did they not previously mention a change in role?
- Above all, remember your reasons for seeking new employment in the first place. Statistics prove that 80% of people who accept a counter offer will leave the following year as their initial reasons for changing still remain.
If a complication arises in the event of a counter offer, always speak to your consultant before making any decisions as it may help to discuss your options with an independent professional.
