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Turned in my notice today.
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Unfortunately that's the exact reason my friend went into bankruptcy, had his home foreclosed on, lost his vehicle and as an adult moved his wife and son back in with his parents. His pride wouldn't let him take any job that was less than what he was fired from. He'd rather lose everything than take a part time job or a job making less than what he thought he was worth.
Best of luck. I did the same last Friday and am working out my notice. It's exciting and scary at the same time, isn't it?
It sure is.
My COO came to town this week with an extremely nice offer. Seriously rethinking my plan right now.
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That's the way it often works. The problem is, I'd always wonder "Why didn't they offer me that BEFORE?" and they'll always think "He's not loyal."
I don't see it that way. A budget is set and there is only so much money to go around to certain level employees. At the risk of losing a vital employee an extra amount can be approved from the top which seems like what is going on here since OP has worked his way up. Raises are rarely given without asking and has nothing to do with loyalty, just the bottom line. The saying goes the best way to get a raise is find a new job its just business.
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Working in finance my entire career and responsible for budgeting, raise pools, variable comp plans etc... let's just say I have a different perspective. When your mind is made up to leave somewhere, especially one you've been at a long time, there's generally one or more good reasons for it. 99% of the time it's NOT money. When that is counter offered (and it almost always is for good employees), if it's accepted all that often does is kick the can down the road and instill ill will on both sides where little or none existed prior. But yeah, there are always exceptions.
I wish nothing but the best for the OP. Just sharing a little experience.
I had made my mind up that even if my boss offered a lot more money (which he tried) I was still going to go. I already accepted another job out of state in May and I've gone too far down this road to go back now.
Consider the reasons you wanted to quit in the first place. Was it mainly money? Then if they offer you more stay! Is it something else? Have something else you feel like you should be doing with your life? If that's the case, sometimes it's better to take a risk and have a chance to be doing something else that makes you feel like you're doing what you were born to do than stay and be miserable doing something you know is a dead end or a soul sucking nightmare. I'm more afraid that I will not take the chance and always wonder "what if" and would rather have made a mistake taking a risk than have the "what ifs" later. And believe me, I've made some big mistakes in my life, but I don't really regret any of them.
Wish you good luck! just started a new job this week myself thats totally different from the one i've done for the past couple years. Went two years without a raise and asked my boss for even a small one and got told flat out no. a week later i told him i accept a higher paying position and he immediately offered to match their pay, I declined 
Money is number 5 on the list of things that motivate people at their job. It will only keep someone motivated temporarily. Same with the fear of getting fired. Unfortunately, those are the two things that managers and owners use most to try to motivate people, and why so many companies have such high turnover. Number one motivator is working for a competent supervisor.
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