Dear Bob ... I've done quite a bit of hiring over the years. I'd like to add my nickel's worth of advice to the suggestions you gave "Got a better offer." The first is that "Got" should make sure he has taken the intangibles into account along with the money. In other words, he must be confident he'll like the work as well at the company that made the better financial offer. The second is a b Dear Bob …I’ve done quite a bit of hiring over the years. I’d like to add my nickel’s worth of advice to the suggestions you gave “Got a better offer.”The first is that “Got” should make sure he has taken the intangibles into account along with the money. In other words, he must be confident he’ll like the work as well at the company that made the better financial offer. The second is a bit uncomfortable, but is worth his consideration: Does he want to use the better offer as the starting point for a “second-stage negotiation”? He’d have to handle it delicately, but it’s possible he could get the hiring manager he’s about to call to up his offer enough to make it worthwhile to stay with the original company.The difficulty is doing so without leaving a bad taste in the hiring manager’s mouth. If he wants to pursue this, I’d suggest proceeding as already recommended, with just a bit of a twist: Add to the dialog, “I really do like your company and would enjoy working with you, but the difference between the two offers is just too big for me to ignore.”The hiring manager will understand that he’s providing an opportunity to up the ante without “Got” tainting himself by asking for more money. I know – I recently with through this with a new hire.– Been through it myself ——– Technology Industry