Should You Accept a Counteroffer?
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You've resigned.
Suddenly the company that couldn't give you what you wanted has found more money, a promotion or a promise that things are going to change.
Now what?
Counteroffers aren't automatically terrible and accepting one doesn't automatically destroy your career. But the extra money can make it very easy to forget why you started looking elsewhere.
This guide helps you make the decision properly.
You'll work through:
why you wanted to leave in the first place
what the counteroffer actually fixes
what it doesn't
why your employer is making the offer
whether promises about future change are credible
the implications for future pay and progression
what you're giving up by rejecting the external offer
how to decide whether staying genuinely makes sense
Written by Lee Harding, a Talent Acquisition leader with 20+ years' experience across hiring, recruitment and leadership.