You’ve decided to leave your job in search of a new, exciting change. But just as you’re about to leave, your manager throws a massive curveball in the form of a counter offer!
This may appear to be a big complement, but there could be many reasons why your boss has suddenly decided they would like to improve your pay or working conditions, or whatever else is offered. However, in many situations it may just be too little, too late.
Here are some of the reasons why you may want to reconsider accepting a counteroffer, after all it may not be all that it seems!
It May Not Resolve All The Issues
If the only reason you are unhappy in your job is because you aren’t being paid enough, then a counteroffer may solve all your employment woes. However, it will not necessarily stop you from being overworked, under appreciated, or change your working conditions. Does the offer improve your job in the long run, or is it just a temporary solution? There must have been a reason you wanted to leave – don’t be tempted by a sugar coated offer!
Loyalty May Be Questioned
Even if you ultimately decided to stay, it does not change the fact that you, for whatever reason, were unhappy and ready to go. This could leave your manager and your co-workers questioning your loyalty to your job and leave them questioning how long you are actually going to stay.
It May Not Be Because You Are Valued
Although it may appear to be a big complement, do you really know the reasons behind why your manager now so desperately wants you to stay? Finding, hiring and training someone else is a time-consuming and inconvenient task. Does your boss really want you to stay, or are they saving themselves from such an unpleasant task? Don’t be fooled!
Is It Just Because You Are Leaving?
You worked in those conditions, with the same amount of pay for a while and there is only a hope of them changing now because you are about to leave. Do you really want to carry on working in an environment where you have to take such drastic measures to improve your job satisfaction? If you were leaving for a valid reason just go walk out the door…
Long Term Consequences
If part of your counteroffer was being given a raise or a promotion, what could happen in the long-run? Could this mean that you miss out in the next round of promotions, even though you are still working really hard? Or could it put you at risk of redundancy? Will you be in the same situation in a couple of months, unhappy and stuck?
Moving On
By staying in the same job and accepting a counter offer, you could be missing out on other opportunities that could further your career, or that could just make you happier in general. Would you regret not finding something different, or constantly be wondering what could have happened?
Are You Going To Leave Anyway?
The offer may have temporarily made life a bit easier, but there was still a reason you wanted out. If you know deep down that ultimately you are going to leave, then are you just putting yourself a couple of months behind where you would have been anyway.
Commitments With Future Employer
If you have found a new job and have got an offer, and then you have to turn around and refuse that offer after deciding to stay, then you may have missed out on any potential opportunities with that employer. Therefore you could be shutting more doors for yourself than you are opening.
If you are looking for a new job or require more employees at your company don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on info@selective-group.com or call 01235 462 900.
