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Anon211729 · 24d ago
Should I go back to my old employer? A year go I left a job at a company I liked but where there wasn't any career progression. That company recently acquired another one and now my old boss has reached out with an offer for a more senior role. I like my current job, but I do miss the culture of the old place. The salaries are similar. what would you do? Hs anyone gone back to a former workplace who can share their experience?
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Anon400535 · 2m ago
As someone else said, you left for a reason. If that's not there, then go for it. You know there's stuff you love about them right?
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Anon989704 · 13d ago
Yeah I did a long time ago and it didn't work out. Shouldn't stop you though as every situation is different. When I'm facing a tough decision I just write up the pros and cons for each. You can never guarantee how it'll work but at least that way you've made the best decision with the info you have.
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Anon931048 · 13d ago
I've gone back to an employer before. It's great if you have a good relationship with the boss and that trust is there. You just need to make sure the reason you left has actually changed which it sounds like it has. Maybe see if they're prepared to offer a little more to entice you back over in the negotiation? In terms of long term I think it's probably a good look on your career history that an old employer offered you a new role when it came up.
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