Ok, would you go back to work somewhere, where you started on a temp to perm basis, then after a month and half brought someone else in - who was a friend of a friend - only to find out he was crap and now the company is asking you to come back with a 2k a year increase?
2007-01-24 09:42:55 · 17 answers · asked by vapour_rub2001 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
im really confused..... i dont like making decisons. Should i accept it if im offered, stay where i am an hope to be offered another job in future? or take this one and ask for more? is it cheeky asking for more? i was told it was 14k, i said im alrady on 15500 looking for 16 ( litlewhite lie) should i ask for more?
2007-01-25 09:56:28 · update #1
i have now had a meeting and they said "they were big ebough to admint that they shouldnt have let me go" now what do i do do i take the job becuasse its more money. or hold out for a job that might be more of a long term job, or am i giving up on the possible new job too early?
Another dilema: how do you tell your boss - who is very nice person, that yu are handing in your weeks notice, just before shes going on holiday and the fact that shes up to her eyes in stuff allready.?
2007-01-27 08:53:42 · update #2
I need some fresh answers please..
2007-01-27 08:54:09 · update #3
Yes, but get it in writing.
2007-01-24 09:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were me, no.
Reason: because I don't have to.
I have lots of choices on what I can do in life and so I don't get excited by a 2k / year increase. That's seems awfully little for such a valued employee like yourself.
Remember: the boss thinks you will jump at the chance for 2k more, which says a lot about how he feels about you. Believe me, only 2k a year means you aren't worth much and he's only trying to fill a hole.
If you do decide to go back, give him a counter-offer of what you'll take. Most bosses expect a counter-offer, so give him a higher figure, say 4k a year. He'll ask you to prove that you are worth more and then you can point back to when you had the iniative or good idea or strong committment to something.
You won't get if you don't have the guts to ask!
2007-01-24 09:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by Hoolia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would never return to a previous employer. I want to move forward, not back.
That said, if you left on good terms and are friendly with the other employees, enjoyed the job (and need the job) I would say it's okay, but don't get too comfortable.
If you are REALLY, REALLY interested in going back -- which it sounds like you are -- ask them for more responsibility in addition to the $2,000 raise.
It would look better on your resume if you were able to say, "Yeah, they wanted me back so much they gave me a raise and increased my responsibility."
With a job, you always want to move forward, get more money and more responsibility. That's what future employers are looking for; people who are moving forward and accomplishing more with each position.
2007-01-24 10:04:37 · answer #3 · answered by Pure_Alpha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've gone back to a former employer before. It was ok for a while. If you need the employment, go back for a while, and keep looking for a better job on your own time. Work is work and is not about being loved, unfortunately.
2007-01-24 09:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they was good to you the first time and you get a perm contract I would and the extra 2k is nice most people could do with 2k extra a year!
2007-01-24 09:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for 3K. If they give you it go back. If not then scr*w those guys and get a better job. If they need you they will pay, if they don't really need you badly enough for the extra 1K then they might just bring in someone else again anyway.
2007-01-24 09:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes-If I liked the company and the job or if I had no better alternatives.
However, I would start my job search for a better opportunity and won't hesitate to leave when it came up.
2007-01-24 09:52:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because all they want to do is use you, I would not care how much but if you tell them you will sign something stating it is permanent this time and hey if they want you back that bad they may even increase your pay more, who knows, it is a thought though.
2007-01-24 09:53:16 · answer #8 · answered by may s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I probably would, but I would want some re-assurances from the company because they've already established a poor record as treating you as disposable.
2007-01-24 10:07:50 · answer #9 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and get a contract. Don't feel bad about the friend of a friend getting dismissed (if thats the case), its a good reflection on you if they are headhunting you back!
2007-01-24 09:52:32 · answer #10 · answered by claire b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't go back to a former employer. Not after what I deposited in a desk drawer when I left...
2007-01-24 09:57:35 · answer #11 · answered by idler22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋