[widgeon13]

You have to do what you are comfortable with but keep in mind that if you were to accept the counter offer the recruiter gets nothing, so of course they don't want you the accept.

When I was working I accepted two counter offers over the 30 years with the company, never had any repercussions. I was recruited by other companies but decided I liked where I was and was getting good compensation. The counter offers and acceptance of such just sweetened the pie.