INTERVIEW TIPS
Counter-Offers: They may be tempting…but have you given any thought to the risks?
Will the counter-offer enhance or impair the likelihood of you achieving your career goals? It would be wise to truthfully answer the following questions:
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Are you receiving your future bonuses, raises and incentives all at once disguised as the counter-offer?
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If downsizing or layoffs come, will your name be at the top of the list? “After all, you wanted to leave.”
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Will you be given unreasonable job duties that clearly fall outside your job description?
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Will you be passed over for promotions?
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Will your employer and/or co-workers continually doubt your loyalty?
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Will you have the freedom to pursue your career goals?
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Is the counter-offer a tactic for your employer to locate, train and position your replacement?