Dealing with Counter Offers
As we all know, resigning from a job can be a very stressful task, and although many go very smoothly, without complication, you may find yourself facing a counter offer. Although MCA strongly recommend that counter offers are declined, for the reasons outlined below, we can appreciate that some counter offers make it financially impossible to refuse. And although many job moves are not always about money, counter offers can come in different shapes and sizes.

Things to consider when receiving a counter offer:

Why does it take you to resign before they give you what you are worth?
For many firms it is cheaper to pay you more money, than to lose a member of a team and pay for the replacement. Not only because a new person may demand higher salaries, but also because of the inconvenience that will be placed on the department. If you were worth it in the first place, why did it take you to resort to looking else where for your recognition?

Where is the money coming from?
Your next salary review? Bonuses? Could your team or position suffer consequences in the future? Could other people be losing out on their salary review because of this?

Your firm now questions your loyalty
Because you have resigned, your employer is likely to question your loyalty, therefore future promotions and pay increases may be jeopardised.

Empty Promises
For example: “we will change things”, “we will promote you”, “we will give you a better caseload”, and "we will get you an assistant” etc. It is very tempting to stay put, considering you have friends, are established and have settled. But be aware that although your employer may say they will give you what you’re looking for, this may never happen and as a result you risk missing out on an excellent career opportunity.