Counter Offer - Too Good To Be True?

TELLIT01

As you've only been with your current employer a comparatively short time I don't think it's a simple decision. I'd generally say that if you only get a good offer from your current employer after you hand your notice in, it's time to move on.
However I can see in this instance that the director wouldn't have been looking to promote you so soon after joining, but is keen to retain you. This really is a job for sitting down and listing the pro's and con's of each role and see which comes out on top.

robatwork

Ask for 2% commission, and get them to put it all in writing.

You'll see how highly you are valued....

KiKi

Your current company only has 25 employees, so your job prospects will be extremely limited. And I cannot emphasise enough that, with the exception of a few industries, the best development you will get is going somewhere else, even for the same job, because you broaden your perspective and appreciation of how different companies operate.

Personally, I'd jump!