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The risk to you by staying is that they're aware you are willing (and potentially still aiming) to leave. They weren't willing to let you walk.... that quickly. Now they have time to create contingencies or even recruit someone else at 90K and let you go.
And have you train the new person and let you go with no notice. Sorry, but that happens.
When a company only amplifies your worth after you’ve packed your bags, it calls into question how they measure contribution, how they handle retention, and how deeply they listen. That feeling you have? That nagging sense of being valued only when leaving—it’s valid, and it’s wise to pay attention to it.
Yes, you love the people. Yes, the work-life balance is healthy. But compensation is not just a paycheck—it’s a signal of respect, appreciation, and investment in your future. If that respect only surfaces in crisis, it may not be sustainable.
Before deciding, ask yourself:
Will staying rebuild your trust in leadership?
Is this counteroffer part of a long-term plan, or a short-term fix?
Do you have clarity and transparency around future growth?
If you decide to stay, make sure you get more than a number. Ask for a written plan for advancement. Confirm that this isn’t just a rescue move—it’s a commitment.
But if you walk away, walk with your head high. Not out of anger, but out of alignment. Sometimes honoring yourself means leaving comfort for clarity.
I agree with this 100%
I would stay but make sure you have confirmed the salary increase with HR and have it in writing. That is a HUGE raise and tells me that they do value you but they did not want to pay that much. If they are willing to cough it up to keep you, it seems they want you. Best of luck!!!
Don't do it! They had plenty of time to pay you what your worth and the value you provide to the company. I would work with the offer and see if they can meet half way of what they offered and the 130K.
Principles are fine but pay trumps
I would try to get a 1-2 year commitment from the 130K offer as it seems fishy.
Keep it. It shows they value you.
It’s also unclear what value the other company is offering. You like your current job and theor offer is significantly higher than the new place you know little about. You won’t have to forge new relationships and start from scratch. To me this is a no-brainer. STAY
Just go. Best Wishes!
Stay and enjoy the huge increase with the people you like.
I was in the same position several years ago, although with different numbers. I turned im my resignation, told current employer I had accepted a different job and (maybe a mistake) what the new job was paying. Until that time, I really liked the current place. They offered to beat the new offer. So I declined the new company.
Next paycheck: no change. I asked "It hasn't been processed yet." Next check, still no change. It has now been just over a month.
I was told they would not be giving me the raise because it took me out of the salary range for the position. Since nothing had been in writing, I was stuck.
Of course, the new company had now filled the job with another applicant.
Bottom line: When they offer more to keep you, you have to wonder why they didn't offer that BEFORE you started looking. ESPECIALLY when (with the numbers you gave) they are almost doubling your salary.
The counter offer complicates things. I personally would stay under your circumstances that you like the job but would expect to leave in the not too distant future. Having been in a position where my salary exceeded my boss and his boss, let me tell you that people talk and you're not the only one that knows you were counter offered. There a good chance that it will create jealousy and resentment. If you already accepted the other job I personally would feel honor-bound to continue but would definitely tell them about the counter offer and use it to negotiate immediate health care benefits and investment plan without the waiting period. If you don't ask for them to match the counter offer they may throw in an increase anyway.
join me plz
Take the money better devil u know , principles great but money in the bank better
Never take counter offers. I learned my lesson. After the project they needed me, they down played my work onward and laid me off soon after.
So, you make $75K and your boss countered with 130k after threatening to leave for 100K? I would ask for that in writing and when would that be instituted (should not be in increments either)... if he says in 6 mos, then you know he is shopping your position and wants to keep you around until a project is done. If he says effective immediately, then ask for it in writing with his wet signature
Or test how much they really want you.
Let them know they weren't valuing you previously, and now you aren't valuing management, due to their actions.
Lat them know you will think about it if they show their appreciation by giving you $250,000/yr.
Let them know they dropped the ball and can only recover it by meeting your demands, don't forget to add a month vacation as well as a month sick pay to what you already have.
They either want you or they don't.
Go with your gut. If you like where you are and your boss counter offered with 130 K, get it in writing.
Try something new...the reality...
its a job, not who you are. You'll meet new people, new experiences/adventures/learning and most likely you'll bring your already happy countenance with you. Good luck either way.
I have read that those who take the counter-offer will end up leaving within the next year or so. It doesn't resolve any of the underlying issues that prompted you to look for a new job and can erode trust with your employer, leading to potential future layoff risks or stalled career growth.
Take the job and move on. Take it from one who has been there and did not end well staying on after a new offer.
If you can show you are making 130k to other employers you can always get a better offer later if current job doesnt work out. Have to think about what you give up in current situation.