al-868576 (10/8/2015)
the issue I have with the counter offer is that with a good boss / manager, the options available too you in the company should have been discussed before getting to the point of interviewing for another post.if opportunities gomto those threatening to leave, do you really want to go through that process every couple of years? And if you're the loyal one, how quickly will your loyalty be eroded if the rewards of your loyalty are less pay, training and opportunities, regardless of your and your coworkers performance?
Absolutely!
"...should have been discussed before getting to the point of interviewing for another post."
The more you are prepared, the less you need it.