What to Do If Your Employer Asks You to Stay

Think it through before responding, even if the offer is flattering in the moment.

1. Ask for time to consider rather than answering on the spot, even if you're inclined to say no.
2. Revisit your original reasons for leaving — a raise rarely fixes a problem that wasn't about money.
3. Get any new terms in writing if you do decide to stay.
4. Consider how the resignation itself may affect trust and perception going forward, regardless of the outcome.

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