msrubythoughts

msrubythoughts t1_iy9b7ty wrote

Reply to comment by slow-to-anger in "You'll make more money working 3yrs at a company and then jumping to a new company negotiating a higher salary than just staying at 1 company and taking your annual raises each year" by CasualFridays047

I inadvertently did this - told my boss I was leaving, and she tried to match my new offer. but I think her counter was motivated by the total surprise/unexpectedness of my leaving. I told no one during the entire/lengthy interview process, and I only told my boss once I had a contract/offer in hand.

between the raise and better benefits offered by the new company, it was an easy choice. but it was impressive & surprising that my old job tried to counter (& it wouldn’t have hurt my relationship or dynamic if I accepted their counter and stayed, so you could definitely try!) personally, I just needed & wanted to move

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