Facing a Counter-Offer

Choosing what is best for you and your career....

Okay so this bit can be a little bit awkward, but don't stress! In almost all cases, if you have made the decision to resign then you should stick with it. You know the journey you have been on to get to this stage so it never really makes sense to waver from it at the very last step — however, this has always got to be 100% your decision. You need to do what is right for you, don't let any agency, your current employer or anybody else tell you what to do. You are almost definitely going to get a counter-offer, probably one at significantly more than your current offer due to the reasons cited below, if you choose to take it that is your decision and one that will be accepted with good grace albeit reluctantly by your new company, but you may want to consider the following before you commit to anything...

80% of candidates who accept a counter offer from their current employer end up leaving within 6 months - this is usually down to candidates not considering the below points

If the counter-offer isn't going to give you what you want then remember - you have done the hard part, so you don't need to fall at the last hurdle! At some point in every career there comes a time to take on a new challenge and leave a business. Trust your gut, and do what's right for YOU!

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