05-17-2015, 09:12 AM | #1 |
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Going back to old job after a week?
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After about eight years at my last company, I received a great offer to leave that included almost a 30% raise and increased responsibilities and scope (IT related jobs btw). So even though I was extremely comfortable in my current role and loved the people, I took the new job as it offered progression and the money would be nice for my family. When I sat down day one, my gut told me right away that I should go back to my old job. The company seems great but the scope of the job is a bit out of my comfort zone and it just doesn't seem like it's going to fit. Now I'm having serious thoughts about going back to my old job. Has anyone here done that and been successful long term? Or counter to that, would anyone recommend against it? Your advice is much appreciated |
05-17-2015, 09:34 AM | #2 |
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Being honest - do you think your old company would take you back? I've seen many do it...but not within a week or two of leaving. Usually it's after a year or so.
If you do go back, would the company have you locked? As in, you wouldn't really get any major pay increases from this point forth. I'd stick it out for a while. The first couple weeks at a new job can be tough on anyone...and most second guess their decision. This does not come from my experience though...as I've been at my job for over 17 years.
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05-17-2015, 09:57 AM | #3 |
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I would advise against going back so soon. If you have a great relationship with your old company and they are willing to take you back, then they should be willing to take you back after 6 months or so. Give the new company a chance. Change can be uncomfortable but if you wanted that increase in pay, you'll have to work for it.
As an employer, I have taken back good employees after short periods of time and had no problems with it. Good luck with your decision.
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05-17-2015, 04:32 PM | #5 |
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I did that once after being in a company for a month. This was during undergrad job. My bosses gladly took me back.
This was 15 years ago, while I was going to school. for this day,I send them a Christmas card to the company. |
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05-18-2015, 08:26 AM | #8 |
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I'd stay with the new job.
You don't feel comfortable with the new job? Well that's because you've been so comfortable at your old job. In order to grow/progress, you MUST feel some pain/discomfort until you get used to it. That's how everything in life works dude (or dudette).
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fake it until you make it.
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It's good that you're out of your comfort zone, you're being challenged.
It's how you grow and advance your career. Stick it out for a while longer. |
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05-18-2015, 01:35 PM | #11 |
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Saw your thread on techexams. You haven't even given the place a week... sometimes it takes 6 months or longer to get adjusted to the companies business/culture. If you want to grow in this field, you need to be challenged.
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i feel like he's use to just skating by doing the minimum and now he actually has to work.
notice how much he's posted since then? not much. he's actually busy now. i could be wrong but anyway.
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How dare you! lol. In all seriousness though, I pride myself on being a VERY hard worker. But, I have never been good with change, so I guess this is a prime example. |
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Yeah, you just need to buck up then. It will be better for you in the long run, and I'm sure you'll be happy after you get in the swing of things.
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I guess my years in the Army helped with that... You change jobs every 2-3 years whether you want to or not.
It's never easy learning how to operate in a new organization. But once you settle down, you'll be glad you changed (extra pay, incentives, etc).
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This ^. I've been in the IT field since 81. I packed in the learning @8 years ago and regret it every day. I'm in mgmt now and hate my lack of hands on work anymore. Can I still code , yes but not like I did, same with other job skills, I'm an overpaid babysitter. Stick it out but keep open communications with old job. That will facilitate the move back if it becomes needed 6 to 12 months down the road. But learn everything you can and stay in it otherwise you will eventually become an expendable statistic.
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Son, you're going to have to put in a little work and challenge yourself before already thinking immediately that it will be hard and you want to go back where you're comfortable. What kind of shit is this?
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05-18-2015, 07:03 PM | #18 |
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if they did not fill the position, I think you can do it. It may be embarrassing for you, but it is just good motivation for employers to show their employees that " grass is not greener on the other side."
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I think you're just getting the newbie jitters. I say stick it out for at least a year and go from there. If it's still not for you then look to make a move back or to another company in your field. The least you'll have is more experience. Most people get that feeling when they move to a new position/company.
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Had a few people leave my company and come back after a couple weeks. In the long run most people do not really care, there are the occasional jokes. As said earlier you will not be able to renegotiate your contract, so what you were getting paid is what it will be.
I am not sure if you are like me but I get jitters with new thins so sometimes it is just nerves of different surroundings. I would give it some time. |
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Stick around for a while, see how you feel.
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Thanks everyone, like many have said I'm going to give it at least 6 months and see how it goes. Worst case I can always probably go back to my old company.
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