Can you ever go back to where you were fired from?

7 Comments

1. AnonymousJuly 10,2022 at 5:22AM UTC

   It's like any relationship, to move on you must come to terms with leaving. If it's been a year I would suggest therapy to understand why you can't move on after being fired. There must be some unresolved issues you're holding on to.

2. AnonymousJuly 10,2022 at 7:59AM UTC

   Generally, no. If you were fired, rather than left, you can probably never go back. Work out what you miss. The people? The company values? And deliberately search for those. Getting fired is like a divorce -and unless both sides genuinely want to reconcile there is no point pursuing it. Try and move on.

3. AnonymousJuly 10,2022 at 2:44PM UTC

   No you should not. Being fired burns that bridge.

4. KatJuly 10,2022 at 4:04PM UTC

   Lots of missing info that makes it hard to figure out the underlying issue. Were you fired or did you quit? If you were fired, do you feel it was unjust? If so, accept that and move forward. It hurts to get fired & can be hard psychologically. But there was a reason they fired you, so why would you want to go back? If it's the pay, the type of people, or the work you were doing, find a new position that offers those qualities, even if it takes some time to find the right job. If you quit, why? There had to be a reason you left. Even if the new job you took didn't work out, you still chose to leave. I've been there too. It's best to move forward either way. Accept that old job is over. If you miss your former co-workers, connect on LI or FB or have lunch & catch up. Time to focus on finding a job that will make you happy (pay, mission, environment) and put your focus back on you & your future where it belongs.

5. Dalia LourençoJuly 10,2022 at 4:24PM UTC

   Getting fired is a tough experience, especially if you liked it there.
   But you've GOT to look forward not backward in life!

   My advice is to follow the following steps:

   1 - Convince yourself that getting fired was meant to be and is a total sign from the Universe that you are meant for more.

   2 - Figure out what you truly loved about that last job and decide on the non-negotiables for the next one.

   3 - Think about where that job kept you playing small. If anything were possible, what would you be doing?

   4 - Rebrand yourself for the future. Review your CV, cover letter, LinkedIn and make sure they exude confidence and show you know what you want.

   5 - Get out there and learn to love networking. Tell your network about the type of work and company you're looking for, perfectly aligned to your strengths and values.

   6 - Get ready to experience magic in action with even better offers coming in!

   I've helped lots of people find new careers after getting laid off or fired (including myself) and as long as they follow the right process they always end up better off with more money and happiness than in their previous jobs. So believe in yourself and don't give up!

6. AnonymousJuly 10,2022 at 11:11PM UTC

   Can you return to a company from which you were fired? It depends on the reason that you were let go.

   -If you were let go due to a performance deficiency, the answer is no, *unless* someone who admired your work is now the manager to whom you’ll report.

   -If you were downsized due to business conditions, but left the company on excellent terms, you can certainly reapply.

   Are there similar jobs elsewhere? If logistically feasible, that might be the best bet.

7. AnonymousJuly 11,2022 at 3:03PM UTC

   No.