I agree with those who said there's no way you should talk to the new employer about it if you've already accepted an offer.
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Originally Posted by wutamess
This is all easier once you realize that corporations handle their affairs in a business like manner so why shouldn't you? You have to start looking at yourself as a corporation also. It's all business. There's no more loyalty in the workforce anymore. Dave Ramsey said the avg emp stays on the job an average of 4 years.
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I've averaged 2 years at my last 4 jobs, and even though each job hop has served a more important purpose than a salary increase (non-IT to IT in a non-IT company to IT at a software company to mostly avoiding a layoff), it can be the most effective way to get a decent raise, especially in the past few years. And to Braniac's point, I can definitely see how accepting a counteroffer could be the best option if the only downside to your job is that you're underpaid.
Like you said, it's all business... you're in charge of getting the most out of your career just like the corporation wants to get the most out of their money (employee cost or otherwise).