How to handle a counteroffer
Counteroffer can be tricky! We’re not saying you shouldn’t accept it, but here are few things to consider.
- Take a break and just think. Is there a good enough reason at your current company really enough to overcome that? Only you have the answer to that.
- You will also need to consider where the money is coming from. Most if not all companies follow a strict wage & salary guideline. In that case, you will need to politely find out if the counteroffer will affect your future raise eligibility. Does that mean that your next raise came early? Can they make your increase retroactive in order to compensate for underpaying you?
- Expect a case of déjà vu. You should prepare for the same problems that caused you to seek out for a new job in the first place will probably come back and haunt you. As much as some things change, others stay the same.
- Beware of the consequences! Most of the time, companies may immediately start looking for a new person at a cheaper price. In some cases, you could be training your replacement.
- Counters may be counterintuitive. It’s worth to take note that when promotion time comes, your loyalty could prove to be a vital factor in decision-making. During bad times, your employer might be tempted to also start the cutbacks with you.
- At times, accepting a counteroffer could also put your relationships with yourself and others in jeopardy. A relationship that you now enjoy with your colleagues may never be the same anymore when the news breakout.
Are you working with one of our recruiters? Do let us know what you thought about your interview, or you could also ask any other questions throughout the whole process – even after you got the job. It’s our best interest to find that perfect job for you, so the more we know, the better.
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