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How a Counteroffer Can Derail Your Career Trajectory
Episode 29 of Job Hopping with Fexingo examines the hidden risks of accepting a counteroffer from your current employer. Lucas and Luna break down the psychology behind counteroffers, why they rarely work in the long run, and what the data says about retention after a resignation. They discuss a 2025 study from the Employee Retention Institute showing that 68% of employees who accept a counteroffer leave within 12 months anyway. Luna shares a real-world example of a friend who took a counteroffer, only to be let go six months later. Lucas explains how counteroffers shift the power dynamic in…
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