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There is a reason that most people who accept counter offers still end up leaving within a few months; because money alone is usually not the only factor that causes people to look. If they could have been paying you $12k+ more for a year or more before you sought another offer elsewhere, then you know that they don't value you or they would have paid you more sooner.
Take the new offer. Congrats and good luck!
Agreed, one of my regrets to be completely honest. I walked into my boss’s office told him that I was quitting. Got a better job offer across the street. He stood up, walked across the room, closed the door and said how much money is it gonna take to keep you here. I gave him the number he didn’t even flinch. He gave it to me. Then the next six months was pretty miserable. I got more money, but still hated the culture the structure the environment and then ended up quitting six months later. I should’ve just accepted the job, stuck to my guns and left. By staying I missed a great opportunity to join a great company. 
As someone who worked in recruitment, taking a counter offer is never good.
Why be loyal to a company that could RIF a person, maybes give the person 15 min to get their stuff and escort them to their car or the property gate to ensure they leave. If two weeks notice is the minimum professional standards for employees, why aren’t large company’s held to the same standard.
My last company did give me two weeks, but I’ve seen the same company pop a surprise HR meeting and the person barely got time to get their personal stuff, and it wasn’t for cause.
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Ditch your current company, they will counter offer and then renege on the deal as soon as you accept.
Go for EA
This is coming up a bit late but maybe don't consider a position at EA given the current state of the company, or start lining up your options if you have already gone onboard. EA going private will mean it will be stripped to the bone and you'll be FIDO'd right onto the street.
Move on... when your current company counters, your time will be limited there anyway.
Hopefully you won't be affected by the recent privatization going on at EA that is making all the news. EA now being owned by Saudi Arabia and being taken off the public stock market generally means downsizing with substantial layoffs. I've stayed at my company for over 12 years and while small companies can't compete with big companies salary wise, I've never been laid off and the hours are more than reasonable as well as working with a great team that's been there almost as long as I have. Big companies can offer higher salaries but generally are less stable as the current situation at EA shows. Good luck with the recent changes at EA!
Congrats on your new position! Better pay, ability to expand your experience and continued success. Best of luck to you.
Always keep in mind that you know the people you are dealing with, as opposed to navigating new terrain and unfamiliar people, where you have to decipher trustworthiness and boundaries. These are things I always consider when I'm in the negotiations, and then finally always ask yourself " Why did I have to push this damn hard to get what I deserve?"
Congratulations on your new offer! I have a question for you, did the company you applied for have a salary range posted with the position? If so, was the 80-90k in that range or above it? Just curious because there are some jobs I apply for but would like the salary to be higher than the posted range in the job description. Thank you and congratulations again!
If they match the 80k offer and you like the work culture . Stay. If you are unhappy where you work then move on.
Will EA going private affect the new position?
Okay, Play their game. Look for another company, sell your strengths HARD.....help them to W A N T you. Get an offer, then Show that offer to your current company. Your current wants the option to pay you diddly, Show them you can walk away with GOLD in your pocket. Fear is a great motivator, fear of losing a Board Level Candidate VS an entry level clerk. Be the board level candidate your WHOLE Life. It's better to shoot for the Moon and miss than your own foot
With the EA acquisition, accept the position? Goes to the issue of a number of acquisitions go through turnover and Turbulence as the new owners address expenses & cost. Do certainly agree on the history of counter offers meaning a person is being Lowballed.
You should never go back once you resign
If you want to work for a Saudi Prince sure...
I would recommend this role with the company I work for. It's an excellent opportunity with a very well run organization.
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Congrats on the new position.
Just a word of advice. Once you have announced you are planning to leave and have an offer in most cases, you have shown your trump card to your existing company. Even if you counter and get more, you most likely been marked by management as someone who is a flight risk and will be set up for the next RIF process while they are looking for a replacement. Once you down this route, would recommend you follow through.
Take the new Offer! Congratulations 🎉
Do you want to do the work or is it going to be a drag no matter what ? Are you going to have an opportunity to craft the job, have a say, etc ? You're asking a lot about compensation here and that's important; but are you loving this idea of the new role right now ? Lots of people get a short term hit of esteem from driving a hard bargain but I'd step back a bit and ask yourself what you want to be doing with your time.