<prompt> Human: Ive received mixed opinions on the subject of allowing my current employer to match the new offer. IF they try to match, should I let them? Ive been told it could mean they try to phase me out. On one hand, Ill have to move my family, on the other hand Ill be making more.  <response>: Do NOT take a counteroffer.There are literally many good reasons and I had already written a detailed post about it. Too lazy to find it.50 more -- thats huge. You start with that salary with a completely new slate at the new job. Your current employer - even if they matched you - is used to seeing you as someone who got paid much less just days ago. They will resent you. And you might go out of the salary band of your boss and the bosss boss.Just dont do it. Take the new offer and run. 