Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for independent aftermarket distributors serving the transportation industry A summary of relevant articles culled from hundreds of top news sources The inside track to business best-practices to help you do your job It’s what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and CVSN will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About CVSN     Send CVSN SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Commentary: Accepting job counter-offer may be career suicide Accepting a counter-offer from your current employer just as you are about to move on to a new firm may be flattering and provide you with an opportunity to leverage your current company's interest in keeping you to extract a higher-level position. However, the counter-offer frequently is made in haste -- one your employer may come to regret -- and may offer you more responsibility than you can handle, sending your career on a downward slide. You'll also likely create bad blood with the other company leaders who wanted to bring you on board if they suspect you used their offer merely as a means to land a better position at your current firm. Such moves can quickly sully your reputation, making it difficult for you to eventually move upward within your field.  Forbes (6/30)