Job Resignation Query

HaX said:
Hi all,

In a bit of a quandary. I was recently offered a new job. My current employer offered to match the Salary and Ts & Cs (25% pay rise), so I agreed to stay.

The other company got back to me a week later and increased their offer significantly.

I feel like I should take the new job, but am worried how my current employer will take it, bearing in mind I agreed to stay.

I'm keen to avoid burning my bridges or risking a bad reference. What's people's thoughts on this?

Cheers

HaX
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If money were not part of the decision, which would you chose? There is your answer.
 
Housey said:
If money were not part of the decision, which would you chose? There is your answer.
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I'd probably stay put, doing so being a safer option. I'm already happy with what I'm earning and am able to save a lot each month.

On the flip side, the other company should offer more career prospects, but being risk averse, I have strong instincts to stay where I am, performing a job I know I can do and earning good money.
 
Both jobs now pay a salary you would be happy with. So which one would you be happier at or which offers better long term prospects?
 
As much as this sounds harsh, you are replaceable. If you go (which you will at some point) you will be replaced.

If your boss is a half decent person he'll more than likely be a bit gutted, however I'm sure if he was in the same position then he'd likely take the money.

However if you're happy with the extra 25% and enjoy where you work, then stay.
 
HaX said:
I'd probably stay put, doing so being a safer option. I'm already happy with what I'm earning and am able to save a lot each month.

On the flip side, the other company should offer more career prospects, but being risk averse, I have strong instincts to stay where I am, performing a job I know I can do and earning good money.
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I'd go. If you're suddenly worth 25% more to your employer, why wasn't that the case last month, or the month before...? That would really irk me - and I've been there.

I used to have a view very much like yours... stick with what you know for the security, comfort where I was (despite putting up with, when I look back, what were some really obvious signs). I spent 16 years in my last job and that loyalty means sod all at the end of the day. I might even still be there now, had they not gone bust.

The push that provided was really what I needed. I had a career change and now have a better job, working less hours, with less stress, and for more money. It really changed my view on things and now my career is for me, not my employer.

My recommendation would be to make the jump for the better prospects.
 
OP

Why did you go for the new job in the first place? Have those reasons changed?

Rest assured that even if you stay, a degree of trust will have been lost by your employer. You'd be amazed how many people in your exact situation find themselves let go for some reason within a year of deciding to stay.

The vast majority of people who get offered jobs elsewhere, and then stay, leave anyway within 6 months. Are you likely to get offered another job on as good terms in the near future?
 
You'll actually find that a majority of big companies today, will not give an "Individual" reference. This is due to legal cases which have seen companies sued for disrupting job opportunities of ex-employees.

As such, most companies will issue something like:

"We confirm that XYZ worked at ACME LTD between December 2011 and January 2014 as Project Manager."

I myself would be wary of accepting counter offers if I was leaving. People will know you tried to leave, and got offered more money... and hey work places are inherently bitchy.
 
itchy said:
Just follow the money mate. ;)

Providing security is the same.
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If he already has the money just staying put now then maybe dont in this case. Depends if you really happy where you are, why take a chance when you already got the pay rise. But if its more then that and you want to see if you prefer the new place then yea

Can I ask what the general sector is, engineering ?
 
silversurfer said:
Can I ask what the general sector is, engineering ?
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It's IT.

If I stay put, I'll have a big payrise in my pocket (25% increase). If I leave it'll be a 50% payrise.

Quite happy where I am. Perhaps not the same opportunities to develop, but I am well paid and looked after. Although I am fairly confident about being able to do the other job, any job move carries risk and you don't have employment rights for the first two years.

I really need to give my notice in today if I am to leave. Difficult times.
 
Take the risk, 50% pay rise is massive, staying comfortable just to keep your current employer happy when he now knows you're looking elsewhere wouldn't be an option for me.
 
Most people who take a counter offer at their current workplace end up leaving anyway.

I was offered a promotion at my last place (10% increase) but I declined. Ended up taking another position elsewhere (35% increase) and I am happier, not just for the money and the company and culture.
 
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Do you work for fun? Or to put food on the table?
If your current boss isn't the type of boss you can go to talk with about this type of thing then you probably shouldn't be staying put. Have an open and frank discussion with your boss, he might match the offer, or wish you luck in your new job, either way you'll have an answer.
 
If the new job looks good then I would see it as an opportunity to get some more experience and maybe a bit more diverse from what you already have. After this extra experience you will have a choice of staying, approaching your old company again or looking for another job. It is about seizing opportunities. Leave on good terms and you will always have a job to go back to if the new place doesn't work out. Either way it is a great opportunity to get more experience and a bigger salary.
 
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