Though we frequently tell ourselves, "There's no turning back," this isn't always a fact. Maybe we don't want to work in the same team because we departed because of certain differences. However, if the same organisation offers you to work in a different team, there's no use in declining and not returning.
However, the situation may be complicated. You leave the company in the belief that you will enjoy your work elsewhere, but things do not go as planned, and you yearn to return to the same position.
Before you eventually take the step of contacting your former employer and asking for your old job back, take some time to undertake a complete introspection and weigh your choices.
Consider these three steps before approaching your prior workplace.
- Don't Be Sentimental:
If potential employers contact you, ask yourself, "Do I want to be there?" If you've had a good time, ask yourself again, "How good will it be for my career growth?" If you're looking for old friends to bond with, they might just abandon the group, leaving you to fight for yourself once more.
Before making a call, try to remain objective and emotionally detached. If your ambitions and aspirations have not been achieved in the current organisation, it is more probable that you are viewing the former one through rose-colored glasses; nonetheless, before returning to the company, remind yourself of the reasons you left.
Furthermore, ask yourself, "What guarantee do you have that the problems you've had have been handled, especially if the problem makers are still alive?" Simply be cautious and monitor your step.
- To Make Contact, Follow These Steps:
Accept that you are unhappy at your current job and that the position at your old job is still available. You contact your job, but they may object to your re-entry. So keep the first few discussions brief. Mention how much you miss the company, their business practises, and the work atmosphere. If you have an excellent relationship with your supervisor, ask him or her to put in a kind word or two for you. Also, if asked, "Why did you quit the organisation?" respectfully respond that you were made an opportunity that was too good to refuse, but it didn't work out the way you had hoped. It is beneficial to be honest and humble.
- How To Make The Transition Easier:
After assessing the advantages and cons, you decide to return to the job you left, never expecting the situation to be the same. The scene can change substantially. Simply be professional and let your work speak for itself. Keep to yourself and learn the craft quickly, as your responsibilities and job descriptions may vary. Learn to be adaptable and prepared for future changes so you don't have to sulk and feel helpless. Also, familiarise yourself with the company's rules and procedures ahead of time.
You're back to square one, and keep in mind that it won't be simple. You had left with the expectation of a better life, pay, possibilities, and challenges. But now you're walking back through the same door you left through, with the folks you left behind. Expect resentment, disinterest, and a bombardment of questions.