I just accepted an offer for 75% higher than my current role (with additional upside for performance).I need to give my notice ASAP, but I want to indicate that I'd be open to a counter without appearing as if I'm holding my company hostage. We have a number of very large projects about to start so the timing isn't great.What are everyone's thoughts on how to handle this?Is accepting a counter risky? I want to avoid future issues (will they hate me or get rid of my down the road if I put them in this position now?).What if they counter but can't come close? Is it better to just cut my losses and leave?

If you'll get the same opportunity to grow and you won't be diverting from your specialty, accept the 75% raise and move 😀

Move on even if counter offer is satisfactory. From my experience it just pays off better in the long term.

Okay, quick update — They countered but it doesn't seem like they can match the salary. They’re off by about 40%.My gut is telling me to leave and take the new offer which pays much more fairly, but I'm really getting hung up on the fact that I'll be leaving a large publicly traded company where I manage a much larger team for a small startup where I'll manage two people.I know company size and prominence is a factor, but is it important enough to pass up 40%+? I’m thinking not…

What are the primary motivations for the move? I was in a similar situation not too long ago, I wanted to go so didn’t leave any space for a counter. BUT I offered to do some contracting for them after hours, 5-10ish hours a week, and went for an hourly rate based off my new salary :). Has been great so far

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I just accepted an offer for 75% higher than my current role (with additional upside for performance).

I need to give my notice ASAP, but I want to indicate that I'd be open to a counter without appearing as if I'm holding my company hostage. We have a number of very large projects about to start so the timing isn't great.

What are everyone's thoughts on how to handle this?
Is accepting a counter risky? I want to avoid future issues (will they hate me or get rid of my down the road if I put them in this position now?).
What if they counter but can't come close? Is it better to just cut my losses and leave?

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nrwinnerSoftware Engineer

Imho, your company countering with something as big as a 75% increase means they haven’t been paying you CLOSE to what you’re worth this whole time, despite having those funds available. I’d personally give notice and head out. Congrats on the new offer!

wtrmelon1Marketing

You’re right. Over the last year I’ve been promoted, started managing multiple people, and have begun managing the largest digital marketing budget in company history — and my pay and title have stayed completely flat since I was brought on as an IC.

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