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Need an outsider's perspective on whether to apply for my old job!

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Willowwisp23 · 24/02/2021 16:32

Background:. Worked for a company for only a few months after being a sahm for 4 years. Started job and a few months later my head was turned by a seemingly better job with more money, more holidays and better progression. I decided to leave as I also wasn't a fan of my boss.

I had a few run ins with HR at my new job before I had even started and my gut told me I was making a mistake leaving my current job. They had a replacement for me really quickly so I had no choice but to suck it up and leave but I've always regretted it.

My new role was incredibly difficult to settle into and after being there nearly two years, there are still issues but I've just gotten on with things and excepted this is my job now but still keep my eyes peeled for anything else.

Anyway, I've been looking around for other jobs and my old position is being advertised. This time it is a full time position whereas last time it was part time.

Whilst I wasn't looking for a full time job I feel this is in some way fate. I've often thought about my old job and how it actually wasn't so bad, ,the grass certainly wasn't greener! I know this job will be less money than I'm on now based on my last salary with them but it was a nicer more relaxed place to work.

I can't think straight about this. What would you do???

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whatisforteamum · 24/02/2021 16:35

Reapply to the old place.Money isn't everything.

TangerineGenie · 24/02/2021 16:38

I think no harm in applying. The fact that it's full time when you were previously part time let's you save face a bit. Would be a good explanation for why you want to return even though you left even if not the exact reason

Annonymiss123 · 24/02/2021 16:43

@TangerineGenie

I think no harm in applying. The fact that it's full time when you were previously part time let's you save face a bit. Would be a good explanation for why you want to return even though you left even if not the exact reason
This is exactly what I was going to say.

Good luck!

Willowwisp23 · 24/02/2021 16:58

Yes I thought I would go down the 'im now in a position to work full-time' route (even if I actually like having days off)!

Money certainly isn't everything. That I've realised.

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WonderingAboutWork · 24/02/2021 21:34

Is your old boss still there?

Willowwisp23 · 25/02/2021 14:32

As far as I'm aware, the old boss retired not long after I left. Typical!

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WonderingAboutWork · 25/02/2021 16:00

Well, that's good news! Sounds worth a shot. If you get invited to interview, you can get a sense of what the new boss is like.

Willowwisp23 · 08/03/2021 21:21

I slept on this for a week as the deadline isn't until end of this week. I applied today. Then I heard from my colleague that she has applied and has an interview this week! She doesn't know I was considering applying or anything about my history there.

I could kick myself for waiting! I really hope they consider me even though they clearly have arranged the interviews already 🤦

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AnotherBoredOne · 08/03/2021 21:25

Apply, can't hurt.

AnotherBoredOne · 08/03/2021 21:27

Sorry late posting should read the whole thread!
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