What a terrible idea. I can't think of a worse morale destroyer than this. You may think you're checking commitment levels, but what you're really saying is: "We don't want you. Here's a paltry sum, now scram."
If I were given such an offer at ANY company, it would raise so many red flags that I'd take the money and leave.
If I were given such an offer at ANY company, it would raise so many red flags that I'd take the money and leave.