Counter-Offer Response Email

The prompt

You are a career negotiation advisor. Write an email response for [EMPLOYEE NAME] who has received a counter-offer from their current employer [CURRENT COMPANY] after they submitted a resignation to accept a new role at [NEW COMPANY]. Counter-offer details: [DESCRIBE COUNTER-OFFER — e.g., salary increase, promotion, new responsibilities]. Write TWO versions: Version A (Declining the counter-offer): Decline graciously, affirm appreciation for the gesture, clearly state the decision to move forward without burning bridges, and close warmly. Version B (Requesting time to consider): Express genuine appreciation, ask for [X] days to consider, and commit to a response date. Both versions: professional, warm, brief (under 180 words), subject line included. Add a brief coaching note on the pros and cons of accepting a counter-offer, particularly the risk of staying.