So here is a little context, I was not looking for a new job at all - I am perfectly happy at my current company. I get flooded with LinkedIn spam all the time, so I am typically pretty closed off to recruiters unless it sounds like truly a solid opportunity. Well, a recruiter finally piqued my interest enough and after 2 months of interviews I finally got a new job offer. It is basically what I am doing now, and their pitch was "significant growth opportunity" within the org. It was a solid pay increase as well (~$25k more per year). So yesterday morning, I messaged my boss and told her to give me a call when she can. Upon calling me, I told her I had a new job opportunity that I planned on accepting and thanked her for her support and all I have learned in my current role. She immediately asked what it would take to keep me.
I am a top-performing Account Manager at my current company, being promoted from within to Account Executive (one step below the senior-most level) within a short period of time due to my incredible performance. I am not tooting my own horn by any means, but I know my name carries weight as the VP has publicly sang my praises multiple times. I say all this to say, they came back and matched the offer.
I love my current company, it's stable, and I wouldn't have to change anything. In sales/account management, relationships are key. I have busted my *** the past few years building key relationships with my customers and within our organization, and leaving I would have to start all over. I am confident I can do just as well at the new company, but nothing is guaranteed.
Again, I am happy at my current company and just got offered a $25k raise to stay. If I do move on, I plan to put in my notice Monday. If I plan to stay, I will have to tell the new company Monday that my current org matched the offer and I am staying there. The recruiter mentioned if they counter to take into consideration that ~80% of employees who embrace counters are gone within a year. I do not forsee them firing me because I am one of the the top-performing AEs. With them matching it so quickly, I see it as they see the value in me and want to retain me. I am torn on what to do.
Submitted October 01, 2021 at 07:52AM by bts7790 https://ift.tt/3B2ANLw
