To set the scene a bit, I work for a company that I have enjoyed for the most part. I like the way the hierarchy is set up, my superior has been great to work with, and I have very little oversight. I don't, however, enjoy the time I have to spend on-site and I largely don't like the customers that I have to work with. I was recently offered a position with another company with better pay, more enjoyable hours, good benefits, and (the cherry on top) is 100% remote. I informed my current company of the offer and gave my 2 weeks. I emphasized that the main reason I was moving was due to the hours and having the ability to work remotely. They have just informed me they want to counter.
I don't know how I feel about this. On the one hand, it feels pretty awesome that they want to keep me. On the other hand, I had this thought: “You mean you thought that I was worth more than what you were paying me and you just chose not to until I threatened to leave?”. I have 6 month and yearly reviews so I know that how much I am worth versus how much I get paid is considered at least twice a year. That makes me wonder why the hell they wouldn't pay me what they thought I was worth while I was working for them.
I haven't gotten the details of the counter offer yet but this whole thing leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I shouldn't have to threaten to leave to be offered what they think I'm really worth. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.