Regarding the Counter offer...
Regarding the Counter offer...
There has been so much research done on this subject that I hesitate to put in my $.02 but I have never seen a counter offer work out for either the employer or the employee. If you are using a counter offer as a bargaining chip to get a raise you would be better served by asking first. If you take a counter offer to stay at an employer that you were planning on leaving it is probably time to do some soul searching.
Take a look at the links below, they are some of the best examples and articles that I have seen on this topic. I chose them as much for their content as for their perspective. They are written with different audiences in mind and one resounding theme.
http://www.careerperfect.com/content/job-interview-questions-counter-offer
http://www.jobcircle.com/career/coach/jf_2003_08.html
http://www.careerknowhow.com/advancement/counter.htm
http://www.ceinsurance.com/counteroffer_suggestions.htm
http://www.aeroindustryjobs.com/counteroffer.htm
http://jobsearchtech.about.com/cs/resignationletter/a/counteroffer.htm
http://www.oreillynet.com/onlamp/blog/2005/02/management_hack_4_just_say_no.html
Brian Fenerty
Peopleflex, Inc.
1025 Andrew Drive
