Have you ever left a company and then returned? How did it work out?
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Yes, I've done it a few times but only with jobs and companies that I actually liked, so it was all done on good terms.
I've also had a lot of jobs I haven't liked and left them and I know I definitely wouldn't go back to them because that would be like knowingly taking a step backwards.
I only go back to a job if I actually want to, so it's ok.
I've also had a lot of jobs I haven't liked and left them and I know I definitely wouldn't go back to them because that would be like knowingly taking a step backwards.
I only go back to a job if I actually want to, so it's ok.
I haven't, but know a few who have. But they can only go back if they left on good terms; leaving on bad terms sort of closes this option off usually. It therefore reinforces how important it is to remain professional and courteous at all times prior, during and on exit from any employment.
Yup !
I did, left for a year, company told me the door was always open if I needed to return, made the call to the MD secretary on a Thursday back in the company the following Monday !
Worked out very well, they matched my old salary and most of my perks, however in terms of status authority and the level that I work I have taken a huge step back, it won't take me long to work my way back up but I'm finding it challenging having line managers to report to where I am used to running my own show. For the first time in ten years with my company I actually had an appraisal ! With someone whot was seriously junior to me previously, this I struggle with when normally I used to deal with the MD himself for this kind of stuff......but I'm glad I came back.
If nothing has changed for your position then do it....if it has just make sure you can deal with fitting into a different set up before you do.
I did, left for a year, company told me the door was always open if I needed to return, made the call to the MD secretary on a Thursday back in the company the following Monday !
Worked out very well, they matched my old salary and most of my perks, however in terms of status authority and the level that I work I have taken a huge step back, it won't take me long to work my way back up but I'm finding it challenging having line managers to report to where I am used to running my own show. For the first time in ten years with my company I actually had an appraisal ! With someone whot was seriously junior to me previously, this I struggle with when normally I used to deal with the MD himself for this kind of stuff......but I'm glad I came back.
If nothing has changed for your position then do it....if it has just make sure you can deal with fitting into a different set up before you do.
I have. I left on good terms and they asked me to go back 18 months later when they acquired a new business. I then remembered why I had left the company in the first place.
I regretted going back within a couple of weeks. They still had all the outdated systems, processes and directors that made the job harder than it needed to be......
I regretted going back within a couple of weeks. They still had all the outdated systems, processes and directors that made the job harder than it needed to be......
I left my first company on good terms and carried in in the same field, after leaving the second company for full time educatIon I work with them both in the my time of, and have walked into a career making,work placement through an ex colleague. No reason to never return to an old company.
Never burn your bridges.
Never burn your bridges.
left the company I'm with for about 6 months when i went away to live with someone and the travelling wouldn't have been economical. 6 months later I phoned up my managers manager and was back within a couple of days. Same pay,s ame role, same everything. A very large company though so no shortage of requirements.
I have too. Left to try something completely different but it didn't work out as well as i wanted. Old company heard i was looking for work again a year later and invited me back. The role was less senior but in a very different department. I had to decide between a job in the same sort of role for a different firm, or same firm but different role. Went for the latter and it turned out to be the best move I have made to date.
As said already, don't burn your bridges. You might not want to go back to that firm but you might come across the same people again in future.
As said already, don't burn your bridges. You might not want to go back to that firm but you might come across the same people again in future.
smokey145 said:
That's it really, as per the title
, ever left a company and then returned quickly? How did it work out?
Yes, couple of times as a contractor., ever left a company and then returned quickly? How did it work out?
i) When at Uni I worked seasonal for DHL/B&Q as a contractor. Was basically told that the door was always open as I grafted hard, and would flex to suit. So several times after 6-9months would call up the agency, give my name, call the manager on site, and the following Monday I'd be on a 6-6 shift paying away my student expenses.
ii) Recently, had been a contractor for 18months+ (resident) in a fairly mundane role. The plant in question had little/no opportunity for me to progress, so when the company I was a contractor via proffered a permanent role, did I want to interview?
Hell yes.. Bit better money, local role, alledged future etc etc. Went for interview, small company, owner was cool, nice guy, clever. His underling was a prick. I debated the options with OH & my folks for a week whilst they kept me waiting. Formal offer made.
I took it.
FFWD 18weeks and me & the underling prick are involved in a heated discussion whereby they informed me that I wasn't what they wanted and they didn't really know what they did wanted. Despite the "title" they wanted a receptionist come car washer come mechanic come marketeer. So they were cancelling the role, would I take pay-cut and do a receptionists role?........ I declined.
20minutes later, I was packing and out the door with 4weeks salary to live on. 4days before we got the keys to our first house.
I spent the next 36hours plaguing the agencies, using old contacts and generally grafting by testicles off.
8am the next day, phone goes. Guy who knew of me from the past, they had a role, I could do it with ease.... Money's s
te, but progression options are there, will I interview?without explaining my reasons for being jobless etc, I went. Interviewed, started 72 hours later.
Still here now. The job, I love as it's busy. The future prospects I like as there's chances.
But the money is s
te, I'm on not far off minimum wage and 30%+ down on 12months ago. I have no-one to blame but myself for making the move and now need to fight my way upwards.Anyways, saga over. There you go.
I have. In fact I've had five 'proper' jobs, but only worked for two different companies!
I left company A after my apprenticeship to go travelling (was an iffy time at the company too, so no hard feelings), when I got back I had an interview with company B, got the job and worked there for a couple of years. Company A called me to see if I'd be interested in applying for a job with them, which I did and got it. After a few years I was made redundant. Company B called me saying they'd heard I was being made redundant and asked if I fancied my old job back there, which I did and worked there for a couple of years. Then company A called again and asked if I fancied going back there. I've been here about four years now and still love it
I left company A after my apprenticeship to go travelling (was an iffy time at the company too, so no hard feelings), when I got back I had an interview with company B, got the job and worked there for a couple of years. Company A called me to see if I'd be interested in applying for a job with them, which I did and got it. After a few years I was made redundant. Company B called me saying they'd heard I was being made redundant and asked if I fancied my old job back there, which I did and worked there for a couple of years. Then company A called again and asked if I fancied going back there. I've been here about four years now and still love it
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