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The counteroffer conversation nobody prepares for

Subject: The counteroffer conversation nobody prepares for

Preview text: One question to answer before you resign, and a note for hiring managers.

Hi there,

On this week's episode, our founder Dana talked about the moment most job seekers don't plan for: the counteroffer.

Her advice is simple. Decide what would make you stay before anyone asks. If you write down why you started looking, whether it's growth, schedule, the commute or the work itself, a last-minute raise is much easier to weigh honestly.

For candidates. Before you resign, answer one question in writing: "If my current employer offered more money tomorrow, would the reasons I started looking go away?"

For hiring managers. Ask finalists early what would make them stay where they are. It's a respectful question, and the answer tells you what your offer needs to cover besides salary.

This week. We're helping several local companies hire before the new year. If you or someone you know is quietly looking, reply to this email and we'll set up a short call.

Talk soon,

Dana and the Quellbrook recruiters

The counteroffer conversation nobody prepares for

You've accepted a new offer, you walk in to resign, and your manager asks what it would take to keep you. Most people haven't thought about it, and that's when decisions get made for the wrong reasons.

On our podcast, Dana's advice was to decide what would make you stay before anyone asks. Write down why you started looking. If a raise wouldn't change those reasons, you already have your answer.

Hiring managers can use the same idea from the other side: ask finalists early what would keep them where they are, and make sure the offer speaks to it. You'll find the full episode and our open searches on the site.