Congratulations! You have just accepted a job offer for a role and company that seems too good to be true. You build up your courage to walk into your boss’ office to hand in your resignation. You explain the opportunity is too good to pass up and announce your departure date.
You are totally unprepared for what happens next. Your boss gives you a counter offer. They want to keep you. They had no idea you were looking (Really? Hadn’t they noticed that your wardrobe had suddenly improved and you were taking longer lunches fairly frequently)? They will offer you more money, a newer computer, an extra week of vacation… if you’ll just reconsider.
Now you’re confused. You start to mull it over… Maybe your current work situation isn’t so bad. You wouldn’t have to prove yourself at the new company or have to learn how to navigate around their corporate culture. Plus, you’d earn more money for doing exactly what you’ve been doing all along.
But… STOP! 7 Reasons to Just Say “NO”!
This kind of emotional thinking could be very dangerous to your career.
Consider what’s really driving your employer’s response…
Making a clean professional exit
The best way to avoid a counter offer is to state that after much deliberation, your decision is final. That’s it.
Incorporate your decision into your letter of resignation as well as verbalising it to your manager. No need to be unpleasant. Deliver the news and reiterate that you will do what ever it takes to make the transition easy for them. Putting the focus on them and away from you will allow them to process your resignation and move forward more easily.
If you need advice on how to approach your manager about your rsignation, get in touch with your deignated recruiter.
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