A mistake that many people make when changing jobs is putting too much emphasis on the money. The vast majority of people who leave jobs do so not because of money, but because of something else about the job. Even in cases where someone comes along and offers employees a big raise, the real motive is usually the employees' conclusion that the lower salary they were receiving at the current employer is a sign of that employer's undervaluation of them. That conclusion hardly ever changes just because the current employer feels sufficiently threatened by the prospect of losing an employees to make a counter-offer.
Unfortunately, having made the decision to go, many choose their next employer based on the highest salary offered, which just sets the stage for a repeat experience a few years down the line, because it's a rare employer that can afford to give employees annual raises that keep pace with what they can get by quitting. Longtime employer- employee relationships are hardly ever based on compensation. Gene Kim-Eng ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Geist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > When you make a decision to leave, regardless of the conditions, and you > announce that decision...you really have to leave. It's a rare situation > where the counter offer is sincere and long term, or that the reasons > convincing you to leave will change. In most cases, upper management will > view you as no longer loyal to the cause and therefore replaceable. You can > bet your bottom dollar that your replacement is close to the top of the > hiring list. > > Besides, if the position was so good, you would have never looked for > something else. Donna's right...walk out to the door, breath the fresh air, > kick up your heels, and feel good about yourself again. > ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
