Resignation
Preparation and Counteroffers
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It is wise to furnish
a formal resignation letter to your current employer. This
shows that you have thoroughly thought out your decision
to make a career change and writing the letter will make
your resignation easier. |
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There's a psychological reason
for them to counteroffer you. Does your
current employer want you to stay because it is the best
thing for you or for them? You've been handling the job for
them and have certainly caught them by surprise. Naturally
they want you to stay. However, the only one to benefit by
your staying is the company. Your long term career is certainly
of the greatest importance. |
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If they're not expecting your
resignation and they don't have the talent to replace you,
it's good business to make a counteroffer and "buy" you
for the time it takes to find your replacement. You have
to be firm with them up front that you've made a decision
and aren't interested in a counteroffer. |
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60% of all management people
who accept counteroffers are terminated or quit within 6
months for one reason or another - think about it. The
relationship you have with the company deteriorates and is
never the same. They'll always remember that you accepted
another position. |
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Don't let them lay a guilt trip
on you. Don't let them play on your emotions. Keep your emotions
out of it. The reasons why you're leaving are the reasons
around which a counteroffer will be made.
Don't let them tell you that you can't leave. |
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It's a direct insult to your
professional ability if they make a counteroffer.
Why didn't they recognize your talents and contributions
until now? Companies don't change their ways. Imagine how
long it's going to be before they even consider giving you
another raise or promotion. |
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The move to our client is calculated
to escalate your career potential. They are anticipating
your arrival and are counting on you. You've made a professional
commitment to our client and to yourself; don't let a hastily
prepared counteroffer sway your career decision. |
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You’ve made a commitment
and your new company is relying on you. If you receive
a counteroffer say, "No, I've made
my decision and I've made a commitment". |
10
Reasons For Not Accepting A Counteroffer
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You have now made
your employer aware that you are unhappy. From this day
on, your loyalty will always be in question. |
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When promotion time comes
around, your employer will remember who was loyal and
who was not. |
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When times get tough, your
employer will begin the cutbacks with you. |
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Accepting a counteroffer is
an insult to your intelligence and a blow to your personal
pride: you were bought. |
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Where is the money for the
counter-offer coming from? All companies have wage and
salary guidelines which must be followed. Is it your next
raise early? |
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Your company probably will
immediately start looking for a new person at a cheaper
price. |
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The same circumstances that
now cause you to consider a change will repeat themselves
in the future, even if you accept a counteroffer. |
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Statistics show that if you
accept a counteroffer, the probability
of voluntarily leaving or being let go in six months is
extremely high. |
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Once the word gets out, the
relationship that you now enjoy with your co-workers will
never be the same. You will lose the personal satisfaction
of peer group acceptance. |
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What type of company do you
work for if you have to threaten to resign before they
give you what you are worth? |