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Career Advice for Job Seekers

Why Counteroffers May Be Risky

William Frierson AvatarWilliam Frierson
October 4, 2012


Robert Half Technology logoAs an employee who might be looking for a new job, you may receive a certain number of job offers.  However, what happens when one offer seems better than another?  While jumping to a more profitable position may be the obvious thing to do, it is important to carefully consider a counteroffer before accepting one.  Here are five reasons from Robert Half Technology why you might say no to counteroffers.

1.       Money isn’t everything Remind yourself why you considered a move in the first place. Higher compensation won’t erase every problem.

2.       You’ve tipped your hand Your threatened departure alerted your employer that you have an eye on the door.

3.       Secrets get out Even if you’ve been careful to keep the situation between you and you boss, chances are your coworkers will hear about the details of the counteroffer.

4.       Name decay – The damage to your reputation won’t be limited to your current coworkers. Anyone at the other company will associate your name with a broken promise and wasted time.

5.       The boomerang effect – Counteroffers often end up magnifying the shortcomings of your current job – the exact opposite of the desired effect.

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