long story short - legacy noble here and was offered a substantial bump up in pay. does chevron do counter offers to this sort of thing? or is it best to just move along?
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First make sure the total package for your new offer is really better… Chevron pays in several ways in addition to salary(pebson, bonus,retirement savings, ). I have known cases where there was a counter offer was made(closer to equal) and I suspect they would have pulled it all slowly back if that person had stayed by weaker future advances. There is no loyalty given or expected, so if you leave with a clean break and a friendly wave you will have the option to return under the right conditions. Unlike some other companies (Exxon), Chevron does not have a firm rehire block on those who move on. On the flip side, I have know one guy who negotiated a counteroffer higher than this peer group and then turned it down: He two years later tried to return and his rehire was blocked from moderately high up (basic petro tech level blocked by GM level). If you have a good offer package then do it: people who jump a few time generally die better in theiir carriers long term.
@OP I suggest that you take the new offer and move on.
In general, employers don’t do counteroffers. The slight bump in pay that you might get won’t fix the underlying issues making you want to leave in the first place. It also tips off management that you’re not only looking for a job, but that you’re also marketable, and therefore a flight risk.
Pro tip: don’t provide notice before leaving. It does nothing for you. Take your PTO and turn in your badge the day you come back.
I was in exactly the same situation recently and decided to take another job offer and leave. Don't waste your time trying to negotiate as it's extremely unlikely to succeed. And as other mentioned, even if you succeed you'll be labeled unloyal troublemaker. Chevron's workforce is shrinking and will continue doing so for foreseeable future. Get out on your own terms while you have an upper hand.
No. Bye.
CVX does not offer counter offers. period
I once tried that in my function. My boss was actually excited for me and said congrats, can I send you my resume and let me know if anything else opens up there. I was in shock and pi---d since I was totally bluffing for a raise.
Move on. Legacy Noble and chevron here. Better offer, your sanity and better work environment, and more impact and value add in your job. Win win win. Don’t look back….
Speaking from a retired HR perspective, if you are not a diversity individual, take the new offer and run. If you are a diversity candidate that is performing well, take the offer to your boss and ask what can be done. Typically, Chevron will negotiate a bit only if you are a performing diversity candidate.
No
Move on.
Completely depends on your role and level in the organization. You could talk to your supervisor if you have a good relationship and see what they say.
Generally though, the advice I’ve always received is if you’re already on your way out the door, don’t look for a counteroffer. Even if they offer it, if you accept it and stay you will always be seen as the person looking for other work and it could taint your reputation long term.
I’ve seen this play out a few times and it never works out.
I've been seriously head-hunted twice in my career, so I have some experience at this. Offers are made to hire you away (that is, a clean break), not to start a bidding war. Also note that a 'substantial bump' is commonly nothing more than giving you future raises now. Never, ever seek a counter-offer from your current company. You will be forever branded as a malcontent, and your chances of future promotion or safety from layoffs will go to zero. If the offer is attractive (total offer, not just the money), negotiate your best compensation and leave without calling attention to yourself (i.e., don't burn any bridges). If you have doubts, ignore the money. Never try to play one company against the other, you will end up making enemies at both companies.
Move along. You will regret not doing it if you ask for a pay raise. Do not mention your job offer with the other company.
If you got substantial raise there is no chance, Chevron might keep you within $5000 and only if you are top performer.
Not a chance.
Move along. Some functions might but if they know you aren’t loyal you’ll likely be a target during transformation 2.0.
I’d move along.
They do if your important enough....chances being legacy noble that they wont. Leave this sinking ship and go get yours. Chevron will string you along as long as possible.
Move along
Not really. Probable not right now.
Back in the day in some groups this was how you got a promotion or a bump but I doubt they would do it today.
If the new gig is a good work environment I would say go get them tiger.
Move along will be your best option. Companies value loyalty, if you stay, your will be spending time to train your replacement. Suggest you search YouTube on this topic. Best of luck.
Move on.