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Never.
If a counter offer has been made you haven't suddenly become more valuable, It’s because your manager doesn’t want to deal with the work disruption your departure could create.
They are going to want their moneys worth and your promotion prospects are shot. As well as the Swiss, Peoplesoft remembers.
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FTFY
Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostSwiss don't forget about anything, apart from lost artworks and gold..
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People have a right to give short notice for the probationary period in Switzerland, so I can't see him being billed, obviously his name will be mud with the bank. HR will make a note.
Contracts in Switzerland are for temporary employment with 4 week notice during probation.Last edited by BlasterBates; 8 January 2016, 15:31.
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostIf he has signed a contract, then they can bill him for the costs. However, he is highly likely to be on a probationary period with one month's or even one week's notice. If he's silly enough to accept the counter offer (see DodgyAgent's post), then he should give immediate notice to his new employer. They may let him just go; they could require him to work two weeks (or bill him for the costs if he doesn't). Swiss law is less heavily weighted towards the employee than UK law.
And that uses up DA's sensible post quota of this year.
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostIf he has signed a contract, then they can bill him for the costs. However, he is highly likely to be on a probationary period with one month's or even one week's notice. If he's silly enough to accept the counter offer (see DodgyAgent's post), then he should give immediate notice to his new employer. They may let him just go; they could require him to work two weeks (or bill him for the costs if he doesn't). Swiss law is less heavily weighted towards the employee than UK law.
And that uses up DA's sensible post quota of this year.
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FTFY
Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostHe should not accept a counter offer, as it will mean the agent will not earn his lucrative commission
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Originally posted by venaticorielrose View PostHi need a bit of advice
My brother accepted a role in Switzerland and all background screening work permit etc is complete he is joining in two wks time
He have resign from his current role but the company comeback and offered a very good package
if he say no to Swiss company they can charge him for wasting their time ?
as they have arrange interviews and work permit and accommodation
Everything's is ready for him to join
The role in Swiss is with a bank and is via an agency who will be the employer
Thanks
Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostHe should not accept a counter offer. Most who do end up leaving anyway and to increase pay or give promotion just because someone is leaving is not a good basis of employment. The employer will resent the blackmail and the employee will often find continuing not up to expectations.
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostHe should not accept a counter offer. Most who do end up leaving anyway and to increase pay or give promotion just because someone is leaving is not a good basis of employment. The employer will resent the blackmail and the employee will often find continuing not up to expectations.
I sit through the annual review process, get told how good I am and despite being the go to guy when no one else can do it then got told I should do XYZ to improve. Then I get the annual excuse for not giving me a raise.
If that happens its time to get out! Don't look backLast edited by vetran; 8 January 2016, 12:29.
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He should not accept a counter offer. Most who do end up leaving anyway and to increase pay or give promotion just because someone is leaving is not a good basis of employment. The employer will resent the blackmail and the employee will often find continuing not up to expectations.
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Thanks you are spot on his English is worse than mine
Sorry I am trying to type this on a phone and auto correct feature along with my poor linguistics skills are to blame
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostI think they will track him down, empty his pockets and bump him off.
HTH.
Swiss banks are very good at losing/hiding/burying stuff.
Got some art stolen by the Nazis? Swiss bank.
Want to hide something? Swiss bank.
To the OP, it's up toyouyour brother, but ifyou'rehe's a contractor and wants to contract in the future, playing games with clients is not a great idea, particularly after they have invested time and money in gettingyouhim in place.
He needs to check his contract as to what it says, also if they paid for any of his travel/expenses for him to just completely waste their time, he might want to consider what to do there.
...or as many may tell you on here, it's the Swiss bank's tough luck.
I guess it depends onyourhis ethics.
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Sounds like your brother needs a substitute for his swiss roll. I'd go with a nice battenburg. It'll appeal to the same demographic.
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