I used to worked for a company. I didnt like the company much. It was just ok. I was getting $11 an hour. I quit that and got a job at a place that i like. But that is $10 an hour currently. Now after five months, I got a call from the owner of the previous company to join them again. But this time it is a higher position and the wage is $21 an hour. I am currenlty making $10 here. Will I look like a fool if I go back?
I am confused. Dont know if i should go back or not. The position they are offering is also challenging. I am kinda scared. Please advise me. Thanks
2007-02-23 13:01:22 · 8 answers · asked by jflsdkjflsad 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The way you approach your career once you get into the workforce is to, first of all, never make a move strictly for more money. Make the move because it moves you closer to your ultimate goal, whatever that might be. In other words, it's a better position, not just better money. Your resume is the most precious thing in the world to you (as far as work goes) because you will always be judged by your resume by those employers looking for new employees. It looks like you've got an opportunity to move into a better position AND make a heck of a lot more money to boot......go for it! Don't worry what anyone thinks. It's YOUR life and you're doing what you think is best for yourself. After 2-3 months, most people will hardly remember the fact that you left and came back anyway. People know that these things happen.....you won't be ridiculed .. . .have fun with it and make fun of yourself....that kind of thing diffuses people.
2007-02-23 13:12:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the company is a sound company and not in finacial trouble I would go back,you don't get many chances like that. If you can makes ends meet on $10.00 per hour just think of how much money you could save and invest for the future.
Go into this with a positive attitude and you may find that you like the company more than you thought possible. Good luck with what ever you decide.
2007-02-23 21:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by fixitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you didn't like your job in the company, you should go back. If you had problems with the company as a whole, you probably shouldn't. If it's more money, my thoughts are always, go for it.
If you left on good terms in the first place, you won't look bad for going back. It would be a simple career move (it's more money).
If you have problems with the company, and don't expect that it has changed much, don't go.
2007-02-23 21:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by hcps_boxer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. The old company obviously saw something in you that they liked and want you back. Since this is a different position, your experience might just be different.
You won't know unless you try, just make sure that whenever you leave a company, that you don't burn any bridges.
Good luck.
2007-02-23 21:07:12 · answer #4 · answered by kam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that they must have liked to you call you back and offer you so much more. My questions would be why didn't they offer it to you when you left, did they do and exit interview to see why you are leaving. You need to weigh out hope much the money means to you and what really bothered you about the plcae to leave it to begin with.
If you go back I could make sure that you are clear about your expectations from them. So that even though you over than doubled your income you don't fall into the same rut as before.
2007-02-23 21:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by laughtime 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends why you dont like the old company, happiness is more important than money, if money makes you happy you are screwed,
put a resume on monster.com before you do anything and just see what results you get, you will be suprised
best of luck
2007-02-23 21:10:16 · answer #6 · answered by ddcass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the old company.
2007-02-23 21:37:57 · answer #7 · answered by mannsunny_2000@verizon.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
>>They must really like you if they are asking you back. I would get everything in writing though.
2007-02-23 21:05:35 · answer #8 · answered by Yahoogirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋