<prompt> Human: So Im in a bjt of a pickle. I accepted and did the paperwork for the new job. When I went to give my boss my two weeks he immediately offered to give me a raise right now, and an additional one in six months that will push me over what the new place was offering. I took it. I love the company I work for and dont want to leave. How do I tell the other place that Im backing out? It seems like such a shitty situation to put them in, as I was supposed to start training on Tuesday.  <response>: You tell him the deal is off and accept that you are the jerk here for sure. Next time, you get a job offer letter in your hand. You tell them you are reviewing it. You resign from current position. If resignation is met with indifference, then you proceed to sign the new offer. I know it sounds counterproductive, but it avoids high-jinks you just pulled. 