Should I accept a counter offer or leave my company? When you should take a counter offer

[@nickder6077]

Great insight! A lot to consider that I hadn’t even thought of before. Love the way you propose a bunch of questions to get the gears turning.

[@CareerShakers]

Appreciate the support!

[@KimChi4Life]

I’m in a dilemma about accepting a counter offer or leave. Current job counter offer is 95k-100k a year , promises change to help me which it did past week since I told them about my 2 weeks notice but didn’t offer help before I put in my 2 weeks . New job offer is 85k a year which I was making before . Pros and cons for both Pros current job More money Still the manager Familiar with surroundings Cons current job Understaff and will forever understaff Management and ownership are cheap only cares about numbers More hours and more responsibilities since I’m the manager More stress Pros about new job offer New places seem to treat their employees better and felt more genuinely cared for their employees Not understaff Less hours Less responsibilities since I’m not the manager anymore Better work life balance Cons about new offer Demotion from manager to assistant manager 10-15k less a year My position average 120k-150k a year which 95k-100k is still a low number in my opinion for a manager and skills set

[@CareerShakers]

From my experience, when companies or managers make promises to "change" only after you threatened to leave, it's rarely sustained. My suggestion would be to see if the other company would match your counter offer. Or apply to another company that would give you a manager role with more pay and better culture.