Taking the counter and leaving in 3 months = burning bridges. They expect you to stay for the long haul. However, as stated, they can also hire you back as a co

Taking the counter and leaving in 3 months = burning bridges. They expect you to stay for the long haul. However, as stated, they can also hire you back as a consultant. They are doing all of this so they can cover their a with replacing you. If you stay, you may end up being let go later on. Ask yourself if you are staying for the long haul or not. If you are, then the offer might be valid. But don't leave after 3 months.