Moving jobs is stressful. Most people don’t usually do it without a good reason – either because something better has come along, or because you just really, really don’t want to be where you are anymore.

Despite this, after going through the rigmarole that is the hiring process to land yourself a new role, there are so many people that fall over at the last hurdle by doing what should never be done: accepting a counter offer.

Most people are pretty surprised when they enter their boss’ office, hand in their notice and receive a counter-offer in return. In that vulnerable moment, in can be quite tempting to accept one, too! The same job as you’ve always had, but this time with more money and the promise of a more comfortable environment. No reason to uproot a large part of your life and go through the insecurity of changing companies… what’s not to like about that?

Don’t be tempted. As soon as you’ve been given the option of a counter-offer, everything changes. Here are our top 9 reasons why you should never accept that counter offer…

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9 REASONS YOU SHOULD NEVER ACCEPT A COUNTER OFFER