Counter Offer Tips

by Dave Greenbaum When you hand in your resignation, your employer might ask what they can do to change your mind. They might make you a counter offer, even if you’ve accepted employment elsewhere. Focus on the reason you’re leaving the job before making a decision. Over at Undercover Recruiter, they have some guidelines for dealing…

After a series of excellent interviews, you have been made a very good offer for your services and you are happy to accept this new role. You go into work having mentally prepared to resign, you ask your boss for a “quiet word” and the conversation takes an unexpected turn. Your boss makes you a…

by Calvin Dillard So you have done it.  You landed that sweet new gig, way to go!  Uh-oh, now reality sets in.  You need to resign.  This is like when you are dating that person that you either do not like anymore or maybe you found someone you like more or even, dare I say it,…

I was happy with my current job. Then out of nowhere, I am approached by another company based in another country to work for them from home. They offered me twice the salary, and a chance to work on something that I like. I informed my manager about my decision and he formally asked me…

When it comes to future promotions or assignments, your disloyalty will count against you. By Keith Liscio Things haven’t been right at work for a long time. You’ve felt stuck, unappreciated, and underpaid. In fact, it’s been a struggle to even drag yourself out of bed to get into the office some mornings. But now,…

by Larry McCowen   So you’ve spent the last several weeks going through the hiring process with your potential new employer, you’ve gotten an offer and you’re delighted.You walk into your Manager’s office to hand in your notice of resignation – “I’m leaving, it’s time to move on.” But your manager asks you to stay.…

by Lisa Quast It was a moment in my career that I will never forget. I had accepted a new job at a different company and when I went into my boss’s office to quit, with resignation letter in hand, he offered me a higher salary if I would remain in my current job. Even if…

by Lushia Van Buuren When you have received an offer of employment which you are inclined to accept, you must consider very carefully whether it really solves your problem and offers you the opportunity you are seeking before you resign from your current employment. If you choose to accept the offer and to resign from…

About a month ago, a recruiter contacted you about a new job opportunity. Truth be told, you were getting a little bored in your current job, so the timing was good. You updated your résumé, went on the interviews, and hot-diggety-dog – you got the job! As a matter of fact, you received a written…

You’re unhappy with your present job, so you’ve been job hunting after hours and during lunch. Finally, you land a new position that means more money, a better situation, and new opportunities. But when you give notice to your current employer, your boss says, “Tell me what they offered. I’ll match it or beat it.”…