Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Counteroffer Caution

If you've given notice and got a counteroffer, you shouldn't be surprised. A lot of firms are offering up extra cash to keep good accountants on board. But before you decide to stay put, think carefully, recruiters warn.

Before you accept the counteroffer, consider why you thought about leaving in the first place, says Branthover. "Money is wonderful, (but) you need to make sure the role or the situation that made you want to leave is going to change for the better," she suggests. "Most of the time people are looking to change jobs because they're unhappy with the conditions, and not necessarily the cash."

Read Myra Thomas's full story on JobsintheMoney.

Think Carefully When Weighing Counter Offers [JITM]

1 comment:

Barbara Safani said...

How true! Money can make you feel better temporarily, but in the long run it rarely resolves the issues that were the cause of the original dissatisfaction at work.