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Re:Employees Who Stay in Companies Longer Than Two Years Get... by justadeveloper2 on Monday July 17, 2017 @09:05AM (#14788088)
So you get six more months out of a skilled employee. Most managers I know would take that deal. They would see it as an opportunity to have six more months to retain that person or at least kick the can down the road a bit longer.
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Re:Employees Who Stay in Companies Longer Than Two Years Get... by supercanuck on Monday July 17, 2017 @11:05AM (#14789177)
This is the difference, in my opinion, where they let their pride get in the way of good decision making.

The probability of someone leaving didn't change because of the new offer, the manager perceives a power differential and is responding to that.

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Re:Employees Who Stay in Companies Longer Than Two Years Get... by bitexploder on Monday July 17, 2017 @10:02AM (#14788548)
It can be the right strategy, but you have to be prepared for them to leave. It can be a shock to some businesses to have someone leave when they are managing important responsibilities. It is just a matter of being completely informed. And if you expect them to leave within a 6-12 months you are looking for their replacement. It creates an uncomfortable situation.

It isn't the wrong call to keep someone on and counter, it is just a tricky situation.

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