never take a counteroffer
with taylor desseyn (solo)
- write down why you are job searching before you talk to your manager so counteroffers don't shake your resolve
- once your employer knows you are looking, they often plan to replace you at a lower cost later
- treat a new job offer like it matches your current salary unless money is truly the reason you are leaving
- research your salary band and talk to peers so you know what to counter with before negotiating
- one round of asking for more after an offer is fine, but asking repeatedly risks losing the offer