Are Counteroffers a Good Idea?
In the short-term, they could be – long-term, probably not.
You have a new job offer with a new employer, and you decide to tell your current employer you have another offer on the table. They could either wish you the best of luck or offer you a counteroffer. If they give you a counteroffer, should you take it? It’s probably not in your best interest in the long run, should you decide to stay.
The majority of employees who accept the counter, will end up leaving their current employer within months. You were looking for a new opportunity, why not stay the course? Additionally, this could change your current organization’s view of you as an employee and you may not receive any additional monies that year and beyond. Especially, if you feel your career path has dissipated and there is no more room for growth within the company.
You should also be aware of how this might look to your new prospective employer. If they feel you are contemplating the counteroffer, they could decide to pull your offer, hire a candidate who wants to work there, and who will accept their offer.
Of course, the final stage of the offer doesn’t go without some negotiations; however, your decision to entertain a counteroffer should be weighed heavily before you enter into any discussions.