My current job surprised me with a fantastic counter-offer after I resigned to escape a toxic work environment.
Now I'm completely confused. I've been at this tech company for 7 years. The culture there is very toxic and full of arrogant people, but I managed. They're known for burning people out and being cheap, and I've felt it myself. I was always a top performer and my results were noticed, but my salary never matched my effort. They just kept promising me a future leadership position.
After my request for a decent raise was denied in November, I finally decided to look for a job elsewhere. The new place gave me a great offer, and I accepted. But as soon as I submitted my resignation, my manager and HR suddenly came back with a crazy counter-offer, even bigger than the new job's offer. They also presented a full 'roadmap' for my career path and future salaries, something that never existed before.
Honestly, I was completely burned out and ready to leave, but this money has made me second-guess everything. I've barely slept this whole week. What would you do in my position? My head is spinning. I can share the exact numbers if that helps. I would be grateful for any opinions.