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switching back to old company?

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by andreas dunker

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Hi *,

two years ago I changed my job from an IT manager into another company with a lower position. This change was not for any personal reasons - the subject sounded better. Half a year I changed back into a lower position (this time for personal reasons). Now I have two questions:
1. Generally: is it a good idea to switch back to a former company?
2. What can I do push my carreer again? Hwo do I re-establish reliability?

Andreas

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by generalist

If your original company is a really good one that treats its employees right, returning to it is no problem. In fact you may be told that you are welcome to come back if your new job doesn't work out.

I worked for a company like that a number of years ago. On the exit interview the Controller told me that if things didn't work out at my new job, I was welcome to return.

I didn't have to take advantage of the offer. But a coworker of mine did, so I know the offer was real.

I suspectthis an exception though. So you'll have to judge things on a case by case basis.

As far as establishing reliability is concerned, work at doing a good job in your current position and consider the back tracking to be part of the learning experience. Position titles and responsibilities can vary greatly from place to place so what appears to be back tracking may actually be a promotion of sorts.

Or it may be an indication that you were a little out of your depth at the time and had to pull back while you regrouped and learned new skills. Showing that you learned from the experience could get you another chance at a similar position when you are ready to try for it.

by kirby5

I came back after leaving on less that the greatest of terms because of a lot of politics and no advancement potential. I had done a really good job and there was no professional resentment.

When I started talking to the company again I was not coming back for desperation. I was looking for a job, but I could afford to wait.

We talked I was able to create a role for myself that both the company and I liked. I was clear and up front about my goals and objectives.

I am now consideringleaving the company, but there are no hard feelings.

The key to having a good realtionship with any company is to be clear about what you want out of the relationship. Be realistic, but don't aim low.

If the company you are looking at can't give you want you want then walk away... if you find out your expectations were unrealistic then talk to them again.

If they can meet you money and career abjectives then go along for the ride until the company doesn't meet you needs. Be upfront with the company and let them know you are looking when you decide it is time.

This gives everyone a lot of respect, but you do have to be aware that not all companies operate above board... but then those probably aren't companies you want to workfor.

Steve

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