Were you quitting your job and just received a counter offer from your current organisation? Read on to know if it’s a wise idea to stay on or leave!
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Quitting a “Counter Offer phenomenon exists across the board, regardless of size, nationality, scope of the employer organisation and its acceptance also cuts across gender, experience and education level of the individuals in question,” stated the report on counter offers by
According to the study by the organisation, most counter offers are made to employees in the middle and senior level management. Employees generally belong to the age group of 29 years to 45 years. However, the findings of the survey are not much encouraging. Respondents have accepted that promises made during the
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Similarly, the issues that led to resignation in the first place have remained unresolved. The survey suggested that 52% employees said that the organisation made no change in the concerns that prompted them to put in their papers in the first place – primary among them were inability to manage work life balance, and limitations with role scope itself.
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Interestingly, the callous attitude of the organisation towards their employees has resulted in employees looking for a job again. As per the study, 55% of the respondents reported increased levels of unhappiness and a decline in their commitment. While 33% of the respondents who were experiencing these negative emotions, when contacted for the survey, have already moved to other organisations.
So, what should one do when faced with a counter offer from their current employer?
According to the report, if a job seeker has already reached a stage with a prospective employer, and there still some ambiguity regarding the shift, it is better to ask for clarity before advancing towards the offer.
“Once you accept the offer, there is increased expectations on resignation – where apart from the pain of separation, you will most likely be counter offered – Do yourself a favour- don’t put yourself in an emotionally exhausting situation. Stay the course and abide by your commitment. If you have decided to move, do just that,” the report suggested.
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Additionally, he said, “Ask yourself, if you are looking to renege on your commitment to the new employer, what guarantees that your current boss will not renege on his promises to you?”So, the next time, you are counter offered a job post your resignation, it is advisable that you sit and think through the decision. If there have been too many unresolved challenges in your current organisation, chances are that they will remain the same.
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