My boss quit and said if I stay, I’ll be laid off — should I leave too?

My boss is leaving and has told me that the new boss is going to bring in their own team and I should start looking for a new job. Should I wait and see how it goes, or should I do what he said and jump ship?

Unless your boss has specifically been told that the new boss plans to fire everyone and bring in their own team — which would be highly unusual — then I wonder about the circumstances of your boss’ departure and why he would say that to you.

It’s not unusual for a new leader to bring in some people that they have worked with previously, but rarely would anyone replace the entire team, unless they have not performed well.

Smart career planning is to stay abreast of what’s going on in the market and what options you may have, but I wouldn’t jump ship before your boss arrives and you can assess the situation.

Your current boss may be right, or your new boss may see value in the existing talent and perhaps even expand your role.

Give the new person a chance and keep your options open.

Meanwhile, there’s no harm in starting to look.

I received a great job offer and when I went to resign, the company told me they’ll beat it. Do I ask my new employer to increase their package? Do I stay with my current employer? Or do I say thank you and leave?

Any of those answers could be correct depending on the circumstances, but more often the best course is to say thank you to your boss and resign, without trying to renegotiate the offer you’ve already accepted.

Here’s why: Typically, people look for a new job for reasons other than purely financial ones.

Usually there’s something about their current employer, situation, career opportunities and so on that leads someone to look for a new job in the first place.

Staying for flattery and more money will feel good in the short term, but then all of the reasons why you were unsatisfied will creep back.

If the new opportunity is something that you were excited to run to, stick with the original plan.

And don’t try to engage your new employer in a bidding war.

It’s bad form and you risk losing the confidence of both employers.

Gregory Giangrande has over 25 years of experience as a chief human resources executive. Hear Greg Wed. at 9:35 a.m. on iHeartRadio 710 WOR with Len Berman and Michael Riedel. Email: GoToGreg@NYPost.com. Follow: GoToGreg.com and on Twitter: @GregGiangrande