RE: LeoThread 2026-05-19 20-18
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Accepting a counteroffer early in a career can be one of the biggest mistakes
After two years at a job, an offer arrived from another company with a better title, more pay, and remote work
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Upon resigning, the manager asked for 24 hours. The employer returned with a salary match and a verbal promise of a promotion next quarter
Instincts and friends advised leaving, but the decision was made to stay based on that promise
When the next quarter arrived, the promotion never materialized; the company said the budget was frozen until year-end
At year-end a reorg occurred: the manager was let go, the role was folded into a larger team, and the promotion track vanished
A month later, the role that had been interviewed for was filled by the other company
Companies offer counteroffers because buying time is cheaper than finding a replacement
Having agreements put in writing is wiser; otherwise walking away may be the better option