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Proper Etiquette - Current Company Trying to Retain Me
Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:08 pm
This is my 3rd thread started since being dealt multiple job offers, and I've gotten some very actionable advice that has put me in a good spot. Thank you all for that. Now a new dilemma has emerged.
I recently had multiple job offers and accepted one in Minneapolis that will pay roughly 50+% more than my current job in Nola. I told my current company that I would always give them the option to match if they wanted to retain me, but I knew based on our budget, other people's salaries, and their propensity for lowballing, that they wouldn't be able to match this offer. So I accepted and signed the other job offer a few weeks ago.
Last week we had a big meeting with top executives and donors and I guess they finally realized my worth. All of a sudden, they are going hard trying to retain me and told me today they are going to try and match the offer.
At this point, I'm pretty dead set on moving and starting at the new company. The opportunity for growth at the new company is much better as this will be my floor going in, while this would most likely be my ceiling at my current company.
That being said, it does make the decision harder as the move across country is definitely a stress factor along with all the unknowns.
My first thought is to call the new company and be candid about the situation. We have been very open in communications thus far, and I would feel comfortable telling them without fear of them rescinding the offer. We didn't negotiate much on salary so they may have room to increase.
My second thought is I don't want to do anything to frick up the relationship and don't want to be viewed as playing them against each for more money.
What is the proper move here?
TIA
I recently had multiple job offers and accepted one in Minneapolis that will pay roughly 50+% more than my current job in Nola. I told my current company that I would always give them the option to match if they wanted to retain me, but I knew based on our budget, other people's salaries, and their propensity for lowballing, that they wouldn't be able to match this offer. So I accepted and signed the other job offer a few weeks ago.
Last week we had a big meeting with top executives and donors and I guess they finally realized my worth. All of a sudden, they are going hard trying to retain me and told me today they are going to try and match the offer.
At this point, I'm pretty dead set on moving and starting at the new company. The opportunity for growth at the new company is much better as this will be my floor going in, while this would most likely be my ceiling at my current company.
That being said, it does make the decision harder as the move across country is definitely a stress factor along with all the unknowns.
My first thought is to call the new company and be candid about the situation. We have been very open in communications thus far, and I would feel comfortable telling them without fear of them rescinding the offer. We didn't negotiate much on salary so they may have room to increase.
My second thought is I don't want to do anything to frick up the relationship and don't want to be viewed as playing them against each for more money.
What is the proper move here?
TIA
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Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:13 pm to rintintin
You have the opportunity to move out of the murder capital of the entire country for a guaranteed 50% raise
Don’t overthink this baw, put a deposit down on the uhaul tonight and congrats!
Don’t overthink this baw, put a deposit down on the uhaul tonight and congrats!
Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:18 pm to rintintin
New job. No brainer.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:22 pm to rintintin
Never take the matching offer. They’ll hold it over your head. It will get toxic. Run.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:32 pm to 21JumpStreet
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Gtfo of nola
Know how I know you’ve never been to Minny?
Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:39 pm to rintintin
Which employer is on stronger financial footing?
If the new employer has a strong bottom line that makes moving an easy decision.
You imply that your present employer is pushing it trying to match the offer. If that's true you will be resented if you stay and you have a legitimate explanation for moving on.
If the new employer has a strong bottom line that makes moving an easy decision.
You imply that your present employer is pushing it trying to match the offer. If that's true you will be resented if you stay and you have a legitimate explanation for moving on.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:50 pm to rintintin
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I told my current company that I would always give them the option to match
And then you signed an offer without giving them a chance lol
Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:50 pm to wileyjones
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You have the opportunity to move out of the murder capital of the entire country for a guaranteed 50% raise
But hes going to Minneapolis? Lol
This post was edited on 12/5/22 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:52 pm to rintintin
Roll out. It will never be the same if you stay.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 8:03 pm to rintintin
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. The opportunity for growth at the new company is much better as this will be my floor going in, while this would most likely be my ceiling at my current company.
Move and enjoy the increased pay and future raises.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 8:05 pm to TackySweater
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And then you signed an offer without giving them a chance lol
I had another offer days before that was significantly lower and they wouldn't even match it, so I knew they wouldn't come close to this one.
Like I said, it wasn't until last week that they all of a sudden were willing to pony up.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 8:12 pm to C
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Never take the matching offer. They’ll hold it over your head. It will get toxic. Run.
Wish I had known this about my last job. This is true. They'll keep you but not promote you.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 8:26 pm to DiamondDog
If you’re young…..
In your head you’ve already checked out of the current employer. Spread your wings and give the new city a try. I can tell you, the first three years will suck but you get used to being away from “home”.
I second someone else’s post on who is on better financial footing, especially now. Not sure which industry you’re in so may not matter.
I left a job 10/2021. Went to a new job and within three weeks I figured out they filled me full of shite (despite me asking point blank questions on deal killers for me before taking the job). I tucked my tail and luckily my old job took me back. BUUUUUT I have had the cloud hanging over my head now for 14 months of being that guy that left and came back. Even though my production was almost 1.5 times the next closest sales guy.
Cross country move is tough, but just don’t burn any bridges on the way out just in case Minn doesn’t work out.
In your head you’ve already checked out of the current employer. Spread your wings and give the new city a try. I can tell you, the first three years will suck but you get used to being away from “home”.
I second someone else’s post on who is on better financial footing, especially now. Not sure which industry you’re in so may not matter.
I left a job 10/2021. Went to a new job and within three weeks I figured out they filled me full of shite (despite me asking point blank questions on deal killers for me before taking the job). I tucked my tail and luckily my old job took me back. BUUUUUT I have had the cloud hanging over my head now for 14 months of being that guy that left and came back. Even though my production was almost 1.5 times the next closest sales guy.
Cross country move is tough, but just don’t burn any bridges on the way out just in case Minn doesn’t work out.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 8:41 pm to rintintin
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My first thought is to call the new company and be candid about the situation.
Don't.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 8:44 pm to rintintin
You’ll need that raise for winter clothing and 4WD/AWD vehicles. Lol. But seriously, sounds like a great opportunity—take it.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 8:57 pm to rintintin
Don’t renegotiate with the new company, who it sounds like has the best offer (best or equal pay, more ceiling, etc). Not a great way to start a relationship IMO.
Answer this question and you will know the best answer. Would you and your family be better off in 10 years if you take the new job or keep the old one?
I would leave your current job solely based on opportunity for upward mobility. Climb that ladder ASAP.
Do what makes you happy and gives you the best opportunity for success in the long term.
Answer this question and you will know the best answer. Would you and your family be better off in 10 years if you take the new job or keep the old one?
I would leave your current job solely based on opportunity for upward mobility. Climb that ladder ASAP.
Do what makes you happy and gives you the best opportunity for success in the long term.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 9:33 pm to TigerToGeaux
If you are willing to move to Minneapolis (appears to be the case) then take the job and don’t look back.
Just hope you and family are ready for an extremely different climate. Low of 10 degrees tonight which is colder than it’s ever been in Nola.
Just hope you and family are ready for an extremely different climate. Low of 10 degrees tonight which is colder than it’s ever been in Nola.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 9:52 pm to rintintin
The relationship after getting back together post breakup is never the same and is always toxic. You’ll be moving to the woke protest capital of the US but you’ll be leaving New Orleans. I’d take the new job.
This post was edited on 12/5/22 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 12/5/22 at 10:26 pm to rintintin
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I guess they finally realized my worth. All of a sudden, they are going hard trying to retain me and told me today they are going to try and match the offer.
This tells you everything you need to know.
It took you threatening to leave and multiple meetings to give you your worth. Why would you want to stay here?
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