ChaosAOE's journey

I've been working at Company A in an IT role for the past four years, and overall, I've been quite satisfied with my job. It's secure, and while the pay is average, it has provided me with stability. Recently, a good friend recommended me for a position at Company B, which is a much larger organization. They offered me a significantly higher base salary—around $30k more—along with much better benefits, including 100% healthcare coverage for both my spouse and me, compared to the small stipend I receive at my current job. Additionally, Company B offers a 6% 401k match, which I don't have at Company A, and the role is fully remote with an optional office just 10 minutes away, as opposed to my current 35-minute commute. After considering all these factors, I accepted the offer from Company B, as I didn't expect Company A to make a competitive counteroffer. However, when I informed my boss about my decision, he surprisingly asked if I would be open to a counteroffer. This has left me feeling conflicted. While I do enjoy my current job and know that it would be difficult for them to replace me, I've heard that accepting a counteroffer after announcing your departure can lead to complications down the line. I trust my friend’s judgment about Company B's culture, and I believe it would be a good fit, even though the new role is in software development, which isn't my primary interest. I'm now weighing the possibility of a counteroffer against the benefits of moving to a new company.