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Counteroffer Letter (Employer)

Make the retention case in writing: the terms, the ask, and the promise that the decision stays theirs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a counteroffer work?

Rarely past 24 months: the original reasons survive, and promised changes often lack written enforcement. See the counter-offer guide (/guides-external-offer-raise.html).

What must be written?

The terms, the effective date, and the title. Verbal promises are revocable at zero cost. The verbal promises guide (/guides-verbal-promises.html) shows the recap pattern.