I plan to rejoin my former company after new company i am about to join retracted the offer.

10 Comments

1. Erin VegaNovember 24,2022 at 11:49PM UTC

   Take a deep breath and step back to clear your mind. Then ask yourself why you left this company in the first place. The reason I say this is I went through the same thing a couple of years ago. My number one rule when leaving a company is never, never, ever return to previous employer. I broke that rule not once but 3 times woth a previous employer and will not ever break it again. Those 3 times were the worst mistakes I had ever made. With promises of better pay-benefits and a new position it was very easy for me to fall for their tactic to get me to return. This and the fact that I was very loyal to this company and considered them apart of my family. Every time I returned with empty promises and feeling like I was trash. It was the third time returning with them because they begged me to come back, they needed me, and blah blah smoking screen. I told both owners that I was only working part time while I finished up my schooling and then we could discuss after I was finished. The final straw for me was one Friday afternoon the owner (husband) called me into his office and stated that he didn't think they would need me on Monday or anytime after that because he had hired his hairstylist who wanted a full time position. I told him thank you and not to ever call me or try to find me to help out again. I walked out the door and it was that same the weight has been lifted off my shoulders feeling I had felt the last two times I left. But this day had a different feeling and it was at that point I had left them for good, never to return (and they have tried to get me to come back severally times).

2. AnonymousNovember 25,2022 at 7:38PM UTC

   Hi,

   I am in a similar position I have a contract for 6 months which I pray will be extended.

   I contacted my former.company for some documents and they asked if I wanted to come back.

   I made a pro con list and realised the reasons I left.

   Upon speaking with a former colleague it came to light people have been speaking negatively about me despite doing extra hours and doing two peoples jobs.

   My former manager is lovely but I don't think I'll go back because of what people would say.

   It depends on your relationship with your colleagues and how you left.

   If I were you I would take a short time contract to tied you over till you can find a full time role you will love.

   Good luck. Hope everything works in your favour

3. AnonymousNovember 25,2022 at 8:33AM UTC

   There is nothing wrong with seeking a better opportunity, I would suggest having an honest conversation with your boss and explain that you were looking for a new challenge to stay motivated.
   Maybe suggest to him allowing you to join another team or getting new responsibilities to stay motivated. wishing you the best of luck :)

4. AnonymousNovember 25,2022 at 2:13PM UTC

   Statistically, you'll still end up leaving this company again within a year. Your boss knows this and is looking for someone who isn't a retention risk.

   Your former company is a choice of last resort because the new place rescinded your job offer. This will be an uphill battle for you to convince your boss that you will stay. I'm not sure you'll ever be able to sway his opinion.

   Might be time to start looking for a new job.

5. Helen RubinsteinNovember 25,2022 at 2:31PM UTC

   You can let your boss know some specific reasons why you left (salary, hours, burnout) and have a conversation about how to address those issues. If your boss understands the reasons it’s less of a mystery. And if they can address those issues, they are actually giving you a reason to stay. As a bonus, if they really do address those issues you might feel more satisfied staying as long as you choose to.

6. rgstaffing@bellsouth.netNovember 27,2022 at 1:27PM UTC

   Why did the new companhy retract the offer? that is the question.

7. AnonymousNovember 28,2022 at 6:37AM UTC

   The company will only reopen the position next year around Q1 or Q2, hence they need to call off the offer.

8. BansheeBaileyNovember 27,2022 at 2:04PM UTC

   Offer to sign a contract, maybe? That’s what I did when I moved back to where my employer was headquartered.

9. AnonymousNovember 28,2022 at 6:38AM UTC

   Than you for your insight!

10. AnonymousNovember 27,2022 at 2:35PM UTC

    I can't blame your boss for being hesitant, since the only reason you're going back is that your other offer fell through. Someone below suggested signing a retention contract and that's probably your only option at this point.