The Truth About Counter-Offers – A Lifeline or a Trap?

A resignation letter hits the manager’s desk. Panic sets in. A counter-offer is made. The employee stays. Problem solved... or is it? 🤔

Do counter-offers truly retain talent, or do they merely postpone the inevitable, creating resentment and distrust? Are they a sign of value, or a desperate move that weakens company culture? Should employees ever accept them—or does doing so stall career growth?

Let’s challenge the norm and dissect the hidden costs of counter-offers in an intense, no-holds-barred debate.