The whole counteroffer thing is politically uncomfortable. Even if successful, it means one’s resume will be more monochromatic than if they had left!
If one interviews well and gets a juicy offer, the company can simply “make it back” through lower raises, and HR gets a pat on the back for leveling compensation.
I’ve also noticed that the nature of work stagnates after about 5yrs. Sure, there are little learnings after that, but it’s too easy to fall into a “sustaining” role with very little hope of real growth.
The whole counteroffer thing is politically uncomfortable. Even if successful, it means one’s resume will be more monochromatic than if they had left!
If one interviews well and gets a juicy offer, the company can simply “make it back” through lower raises, and HR gets a pat on the back for leveling compensation.
I’ve also noticed that the nature of work stagnates after about 5yrs. Sure, there are little learnings after that, but it’s too easy to fall into a “sustaining” role with very little hope of real growth.