How to Negotiate a Counteroffer Without Damaging Your Reputation

When you resign and your boss counters, the flattery can be seductive—but accepting a counteroffer carries serious career risks. In this episode, Lucas and Luna walk through a real case: a senior marketing manager at a midsize CPG company who got a 20% raise to stay, only to be let go four months later. They break down why counteroffers often backfire, the data on retention after counteroffers (nearly 80% leave within a year anyway), and the specific conversation framework for negotiating a counteroffer if you're genuinely open to staying—without burning bridges or looking transactional. They also cover the one question you must ask yourself before even starting that conversation: would you take this job if you were applying today? Plus, a brief reflection on what makes career advice like this possible to keep ad-free. #Counteroffer #JobNegotiation #CareerAdvice #OfficeHoursWithFexingo #Careers #Resignation #JobOffer #SalaryNegotiation #Retention #ProfessionalAdvice #CareerMistakes #WorkplaceStrategy #JobSearch #EmployeeRetention #CareerPivot #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo