
"This couldn't be happening at a worse time, I've already got one opening in my department, I don't need another..."
"If I lose another good employee, this may reflect on me as a manager, and my future here..."
"Maybe they'll stay until those changes come in at head office, and then I can find a replacement..."
"I'm really shocked. I thought you were so happy with us as we are with you. Let's discuss if we can do something before you make your final decision..."
"We are just in the process of making some changes, and give you that promotion we've been talking about... Let me see what I can do about making that happen sooner..."
"What is your offer? I will give you $5 000 more per year, if you would stay..."