Krissyg Wrote:
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> Thanks everyone, here's another question for you.
>
>
> The last interview I went on, I was asked if my
> company would try and couter-offer to keep me. I
> said No, because I know they aren't willing to pay
> (or anyone) pennies more to keep us around. And I
> followed that up by saying that it wouldn't matter
> because this isn't where I want to be.
>
> A friend of mine thinks by saying no, it shows I'm
> not a valuable employee.
>
> I guess it could go either way, but really, what's
> the answer to that?
Not really a fair question, but if you say so you look uncooperative and evasive.... and there isn't necessarily a right answer.... it's kind of a "When did you stop beating your wife?" question .....I would answer but not answer ... I would make direct eye contact and smile in a confident and professional way and say "My current employer values me because of the excellent job I do, but I'm interested in working HERE because personal growth and the opportunity to take on new challenges is my primary focus right now." Then I would ask a question about the job duties or growth potential of a specific part of the job that really caught my attention. If the interviewer came back and asked again "But, do you think they would offer you more?" I would again make direct eye contact, smile, and say, in a very pleasant and neutral tone "Oh, I know the company values me, but I really have no idea what the reaction would be should I find a more challenging position."