Deranged Employer Attempts to Retain Their Employee by Offering Him Less Money and a Worse Offer than a Competitor Did

Employees become part of the company and aim to benefit from it, just as the companies take advantage of their staff. The cyclical relationship continues to grow and remains healthy as long as neither party is being exploited.

Any sort of misleading or misusing of each other leads to a loss of trust, and unfortunately, if there is anything a corporation excels at when it comes to abusing their employees, it's misusing and misleading them. Generally, companies want to get the most out of employees while paying them as little as possible, which often creates problems for them in the future.

Underpaying is a significant bump in the middle of a smooth employer-employee relationship, and realistically, it is one of the most common issues the workforce is complaining about and highlighting these days. In this case, the thought of changing jobs can arise in the minds of disadvantaged employees at any time.

The same happened in the case of the Reddit user VincentVegatheHorse, who was ready for a job change. He received an offer with better compensation and a more favorable environment, which was more than what his previous company could provide.

The play of counteroffers comes into action in situations like these, and it did for VincentVegatheHorse. It is time for the company to demonstrate how willing they are to keep you.

He was excited to move to a better company with access to the best of the best. What more could he possibly ask for with an increase in income, no enormous mound of troubles, a change in title, and better working conditions?

Go through the entire post and laugh at the whole scenario. It seemed like the company mistook his intention to leave for a desire to stay in the company.

Getting the Clauses on the Paper

Amy Hirschi

No More Working with Incompetence

The OP wanted to leave the firm due to the apparent reasons of the terrible working style and system. It had obviously become unbearable for him to continue. 

VincentVegatheHorse

Found the Place He Always Wanted

The new job he secured was nothing short of perfect. Better pay, fewer problems from the previous company, and a higher designation were all present in the new position. 

VincentVegatheHorse

The Hopeful Counteroffer

As the manager was interested in keeping him, he asked them to propose a random figure for his services. He realized that he was underpaid for the double amount of work he had been doing for the company. 

VincentVegatheHorse

Got That Right! 35% Higher

The minimum requirement the OP gave the manager was a 35% increase in his current pay. Additionally, he wanted the payment to align with the market rate for the job he had been doing. 

VincentVegatheHorse

An Embodiment of Ultimate Power

Jp Valery

Not a Chance of Going Higher

Not a sign of countering! They wanted him to settle for less. 

VincentVegatheHorse

Totally Clueless

Upon hearing their offer, his response was laughter. It was as if they had no understanding of how things worked in a company and had no clue about counteroffers for a job. 

VincentVegatheHorse

HaHaHa! Is This for Real?

Cherrydeck

No Ground for Negotiation

What were they thinking when they expected him to come down to their number instead of coming to his? They forgot that they wanted him, and it wasn't the other way around.

VincentVegatheHorse

An Entitlement Without Leverage

How could the company even forget that he was leaving and instead wanted him to settle for less pay? They lost it when they thought anyone would work for them at a pay cut. 

VincentVegatheHorse

The Final Bye

Upon hearing what they had to offer, the discussion about the raise just stopped. By then, he absolutely adored his new workplace. 

VincentVegatheHorse

Company's Idea of an Employee

All a company wants from its employees is for them not to have an ounce of self-worth and to maintain a low standard of living. Basically, to adjust to less.

sirhackenslash

They Never Match

Simply tell the company to outperform the offer, as they would never match your proposal. They would only consider it if you do better. 

kodemage

No Discussion on Pay

How can one even think that they would match your offer?

Catman9lives

Modify the Approach

Things that have been running for decades do change with time. The company needs a shift in mindset and to adapt to new approaches. 

RedditSlayer2020

The (Un)Stopped Laugh

All it took to stop the manager's laughter was to ask for an increase in his wage rate by 50%. He received this much in his new job. 

I-Demand-A-Name

Company's Clever Gameplay

There's always a catch when they agree to your counteroffer. It usually should compensate for the underpaid lost time.

iamoverrated

Always Ready for a Backup

Once your intention to leave is known within the company, you are always at risk. Perhaps it's the time they take to find your replacement.

PrincessToadTool

A Clever Move

Before they fire you, just leave the company, but not without informing your co-workers about the salary they offered you in a counteroffer.

Secretlythrow

Till We Replace You

The companies just accept the offers to buy some time and find the right match. The wait is usually for a replacement.

rcuadro

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures

The last call for you is desperation and not value. All this time you were there in the company should have been enough for them to recognize your worth to stop you.

80_Percent_Done

It Is Not Always Bad

Counteroffers are not always a risky situation. This user benefited from it and was offered a lot more money.

Murky_Milk7255

When you know your worth in the company, it is easier to leave a place that has forgotten it. It is often only then that you may see the company's interest in having you continue with them.

Placing a counteroffer in such situations can either be risky or turn out to be spot-on, even though the message of your intention to leave is loud and clear. Read the post to emphasize valuing yourself and always decide to favor your own interests.