Originally Posted by cantdrv55
I have a job offer from that's generous. The recruiter working with me sent me a document written by industry experts that advised never accept a counteroffer. I've listed some of their reasons below. I tried resigning today but my manager refused to accept it. I am meeting with our VP tomorrow to discuss their counteroffer. Not sure what to do. Of course I know the recruiter's advice is self-serving but it does have some merit. What are you thoughts about this?
• Any situation is suspect if an employee must receive an outside offer before the present employer will suggest a raise, promotion or better working conditions.
Maybe, but that is also the mark of a fiscally responsible employer. If your work/productivity/morale is great at your current wage, what incentive does an employer have to give you a (substantial, unrequested) raise, other than keeping you from jumping ship?
• No matter what the company says when making it's counteroffer, you'll always be a fidelity risk. Having once demonstrated your lack of loyalty (for whatever reason), you will lose your status as a team player and your place in the inner circle.
I'd say it may have the exact opposite affect, and bring you closer to the "inner circle". It might also let your employer know that you are a savvy individual who knows his worth and you are "networked" in the industry.
• Counteroffers are usually nothing more than stall devices to give your employer time to replace you. Your reasons for wanting to leave still exist. They'll just be slightly more tolerable in the short term because of the raise, promotion or promises made to keep you.
IMO, ff you want to leave and/or are unhappy, then making a move would be a no-brainer, even if taking a slight pay cut. If your "reasons for wanting to leave" are soley the lure of more money, your current employer can sove that by matching/beating the competitive offer.
• Counteroffers are only made in response to a threat to quit. Will you have to solicit an offer and threaten to quit every time you deserve better working conditions?
Doubtful. Once management knows you "know what time it is", they will likely not put themselves in a position to lose good talent (you are good and talented right?). If so, get your ducks in a row (again), and get your resume out.
• By accepting a counteroffer, you have committed the unprofessional and unethical sin of breaking your commitment to the prospective employer making the offer.
Huh? How is not accepting an offer unprofessional or unethical? IMO, that would only be the case if you actually committed to a position/compensation agreement, then backed out. Plus, going into the interview, any prospective employer would have the knowledge that you are currently employed. So, they should know that a counter-offer is always a possibility. Who knows, you may get a countered counter-offer. It certainly wouldn't be the first time.
• Decent and well-managed companies don't make counteroffers...EVER! Their policies are fair and equitable. They will never be subjected to counteroffer coercion, which they perceive as blackmail.
Bogus info IMO. It sounds like this recruiter hasn't worked with the upper echelons of corporate America.
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