Would you go back to your old company for the salary only?
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Would you go back to your old company for the salary only?
Hello everyone, I would appreciate your insights please. Apologies in advance for the long post! ?
I left my previous job two years ago, after having worked with them for nine years, because I was feeling unchallenged, unappreciated, bored, and knew that there were no training opportunities or any way forward for that matter (it was admin work at a foreign embassy). After I quit, our initial plan was to move abroad because I knew that it’d be difficult for me to find a job in my own country (ageism is rampant, and I’m in my 40s) and my husband’s business wasn’t really going well at the time. I moved to the UK on my own at first, and my husband was supposed to follow me after a few months. I was lucky to land a good role at a prestigious university (with prospects for future advancement), so I felt that I’d hit the jackpot. Then Covid happened. There was no way I could stay abroad on my own so, having taken my line manager’s permission, I moved back home to work remotely. We intended to return to the UK once this was all behind us, however, my husband’s business really took off during that time.
Anyway, to cut a long story short, my former manager approached me to go back to the embassy as an executive assistant this time. I’m currently working my notice period, so I’ll be free in a couple of weeks. I know the money will be good (the minimum wage in my country is very low, so if you’re paid double or triple this amount, then you’re really lucky), however, I don’t know if I want to go back to that culture, as I don’t feel it’s the right fit for me. I’m scared, though, that I may not find another job soon (there have been no responses to my applications so far). I’m torn about what to do. I know that I want to do something of my own eventually, but I’m certainly not there yet. Any advice?
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