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Employment counter offers 1

A vocabulary exercise covering the language of counteroffers and business negotiations. These are the expressions used when responding to proposals, adjusting terms, and working toward a final agreement.



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Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.



1. My new job offers more growth __________________________.
2. I __________________________ decline your offer.
3. Everyone should know how to __________________________ (meaning: deal with) a counteroffer.
4. Some people think that accepting a ____________________ from your current employer is a bad idea.
5. An employee who resigns may be ____________________ as less committed to the organization.
6. During a downturn, some employees may be ____________________ if their positions are eliminated.
7. Many see a counteroffer as a way for a company to buy ___________________________. It stalls your departure while they look for someone to replace you.
8. He was really ___________________________, but I still declined.
9. My boss made some ____________________ and agreed to several of my terms, but I still decided to leave.
10. This offer is ___________________________. = I am tempted to accept this offer.
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💬 Useful phrases
“I think we can find a solution that works for both of us.” — an opening statement signaling collaborative intent
“We'd be willing to consider that, provided that...” — introducing a conditional concession during negotiation
“That's a reasonable position, but our concern is...” — acknowledging the other side while steering toward your priorities
“Could we explore a middle ground on this point?” — suggesting a compromise without fully conceding
“I'd like to propose an alternative arrangement.” — introducing a new option when the current one is not acceptable
“What flexibility do you have on the timeline?” — probing for room to adjust a key term without direct confrontation
“We're prepared to move forward if you can accommodate...” — signaling readiness to close contingent on a specific concession
“Let's take a short break and reconvene.” — suggesting a pause to regroup when negotiations become tense


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