I left a job to take another. Now I want to go back to my old job, and my old employer would welcome me back, so it's not like I won't have a job to go back to. My question is, how soon is too soon to leave the new job? If I go back to my old job, I won't be leaving it. Now I know the right decision for me is to stay with the old company. Also, I have a bit of egg on my face at this point.
Also, what do I say when resigning from this new job? I got myself in a bit of a bind.
2007-06-02 12:45:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
First, double check with your old employer make sure your position is still available and they are willing to take you back (unless you already have). Don't make a mistake worse by assuming things.
I agree the sooner the better. When speaking to your new supervisor, or writing your resignation letter, keep it brief and polite. Thank them for the opportunity to work with them, but you have accepted another position. Do not tell them you are going back to your last job.
As far as you having egg on your face, yes maybe, but it's something you may have to pay the price for temporiarly. It will go away.
2007-06-08 09:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by Simba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heres the thing: You look out for number 1. Dont feel badly about leaving a job for a better one...everyone on the planet takes the job thats best for him/herself. We'd all be in the same job and never advance ourselves if that were the case! I dont know how long you have been at the new job, but if its been longer than several months, then you really should give 2 wks notice so you can use them for a reference in the future. I hope you know the conditions re: your rehire...for instance, will they take you back at the same salary, or will you start again at entry level salary? Dont feel "stupid" about returning....its noones business and you dont owe anyone an explanation. So long as they get their 2 weeks, they dont need to know why youre leaving. If need be, tell them the truth...maybe theyll offer you more money to stay. If thats not possible, then just tell them its personal and you wouldnt feel right not being able to give them your all right now. I dont blame you for wanting to check out another job that may have been good for you. But now that you see it isnt, then just go back to the old job, prove to your boss that he wont be sorry that hes rehired you, and maybe send him a thank you card to show your appreciation.
2007-06-10 19:31:20 · answer #2 · answered by Debbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are definitely planning to go back to your old job, then the sooner you do it the better. No point in having the new employer invest training time in you, then leaving.
When you resign, you just say what you'd say if you had been there longer - effective (2 weeks, but they might ask you to leave sooner) I resign my position with (company name). Keep it short and sweet. If they ask why, you can tell them you feel the new job just isn't a good match, and you're going back to your old job.
2007-06-02 20:12:19 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is my opinion that you should always give 2 weeks notice before leaving a job so that your employer may find a replacement for you and maybe even get them trained. I see no reason to do any differently in this case. From an employer's perspective, this situation is far from ideal, but if you allow your emotions and guilt to keep you there any longer, you run the risk of staying out of guilt or forfeiting your old job's new offer.
2007-06-10 17:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by dtccareerservices 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the truth if you really want to go back to your old job. Than there is no time limit for a resignation. But stick to the agreement about resigning.
2007-06-09 02:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to be frank and tell your new boss that you're leaving to go back to your old job. You must have a valid reason for doing it. Explain that to your new boss, I know he'll understand. The important thing is to be honest; who knows you'll need his help the next time and if you started right and left with good relations, you'll be in his good books he'll consider you back in the company.
2007-06-02 20:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by annabelle p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you say to your 'new' employer isn't important, unless you might want to go back!!
Be sure the issues which led you to leave in the first place are resolved before returning, you've significantly weakened your long term negotiating position at the old employer.
2007-06-02 19:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by madgooner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Judy. Once you have decided to leave the 'new' job, the sooner you tell that employer, the better.
2007-06-02 20:53:05 · answer #8 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋