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Good way to put it, the "relationship".

Two people are dating, one is an alcoholic. The other says, "I'm leaving, we've talked about your drinking 100 times and nothing changes so I'm leaving you. Bye." The drunk says, "oh no, stay with me and I'll stop drinking!"

Does that situation ever turn out well?

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Well. In this case, the company could offer money, and maybe even contractual guarantees of continued employment. If structured properly these may be worth more than empty promises.

Sure, but usually money isn't the root cause, and who wants guaranteed employment at a place they despise?

A person with a solid job that isn't on the chopping block (presumed because of the presence of a counteroffer) isn't job-shopping for a 10% bump.

> Sure, but usually money isn't the root cause

Not so fast. I, for example never changed jobs for any other reason.

Of course, I never got only a 10% bump, but well, we do need money, and we should try to get more of it with time.

Completely agree - look at what is the root problem here. Getting a higher salary and stay, is just delaying the issue.

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