221: The Counter Offer Trap: Should You Stay or Go?

221: The Counter Offer Trap: Should You Stay or Go?

From Interview Boss by Interview Boss

April 16, 2026 · 33 min · Season 6 · Episode 12

About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of receiving a counter offer after resigning and how to navigate the decision to stay or leave a job.

Ever handed in your notice…only to suddenly become very valuable? After years of being overlooked for a raise, support, or promotion, one listener finally quit, only to be hit with a last-minute counter offer: more money, any title she wanted, and a whole lot of “what ifs.” So… do you stay? Or is it already too late? In this episode, Sarah and Emma unpack why counter offers happen, the psychology behind suddenly being “seen,” and how to decide whether it’s worth reconsidering, or a sign to walk away for good. We also dive into how to handle your notice period when you’re feeling hurt, angry, and completely checked out…without burning bridges or undoing your hard-earned reputation. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Liz who bought us 5 coffees! "Thank you so much Emma & Sarah. The job hunting landscape in Oz has shifted quite dramatically. I am an experienced ICT professional in Financial Services with over 20 yrs under my belt. I had always found it a breeze to get hired. It took me 6 months to find a gig (thankfully while working)! It has become super competitive, tougher screening & interview process and one had to have very specific skill sets, almost had to tick every…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah, Emma

Topics covered

  • counter offers
  • career decisions
  • job market
  • employee value
  • notice period

Keywords

  • counter offer
  • career advice
  • job resignation
  • employee psychology
  • notice period

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