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You give your notice and see what happens. You should be prepared to leave and expect that absolutely nothing substantial will change except whatever salary or title increases you are granted.
I was countered and stayed. I asked for what I needed to stay and it worked out. I didn’t have to share my offer letter. It was the right decision for me as my main source of frustration was financial. Its not the popular route but it can work in certain scenarios.
Thanks for this. Giving notice is definitely an interesting way to potentially approach the situation. And yeah, I'll only fire the warning shot when I've got the offer letter I'm prepared to leave for.
I took a counter offer last fall. Yes they found the money, I think it comes from a different budget than regular raises and promotions (I’m with WPP.) I don’t think it has negatively impacted my relationships with leadership or put me on the chopping block - they wanted to keep me for a reason. That said, I have some regrets - feel a little bored whereas with the other place I’d be on a new adventure. Also having FOMO with all the resignations going on these days.
Creative here, and exactly the same situation.
I just accepted a counter offer. Actually I was playing with fire and explored the other job with a counter offer in mind. I know this is perhaps a bit lowbrow but I know how much money I make the agency and almost every step up comes down to this simple fact about value. My current agency couldn’t meet the money of the other place but they offered me a title change, more responsibility and more money (met the base salary of the other offer but not the bonus potential). I told them what I’d been offered and no stretching the truth - just straight transparency. My argument was: ‘this is my market value, what can you do to match it’? If you bring value they’ll fight for you. Good luck!
Thanks for taking the time to share this. I've thought about my value a lot and genuinely believe I'm in a similar situation. Very much appreciated.
I would tell them straight up that you got another offer with more money and that you’re considering it. I would not show them the offer. This is more about trust and how much they want to retain you. If they trust you, which they should, then they’ll believe you and won’t ask for the details of the offer. They might ask for a ballpark which is understandable so they can gauge how much they should counter with. If they don’t trust you and they require you to show them the offer, then they’re probably not a good place for you to stay as it shows they don’t trust you. Similarly to what someone already said, be prepared to leave and except the new job. My personal take on it is to let them know first, which in my mind is a polite way of giving them the chance to counter before you actually submit a resignation. It’s like a quiet way of saying, hey I got a new offer and I’m about to quit so here’s your chance to stop me. I would except the new offer before the resignation, and therefore once I submit the resignation there’s no turning back.
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My counter offer included "a chance to take on more responsibility"
And money? Title? Or just that rubbish counter?
Think about why you were looking in the first place. Was it all about money? Then sure, take a counter. If not, are things suddenly going to change if you stay?
Fwiw it's not just about money. And I do have a very clear understanding of what I want.
Counter offers set up the relationship with the company moving forward. If they have to cut team members, they usually cut those who they don't consider loyal first - and by looking to leave you've put that into their heads.
But i'd evaluate what it is you want and why you looked elsewhere in the first place and go from there.
This is a good point to consider. Fortunately it's a situation where turnover is a major problem and they don't want to lose more staff. Especially with the huge, consistent workload.