Regret Quitting My JobI was going through a rough personal time and decided to quit my job. I now regret doing so; it's been a little over a month-and-a-half, and I want to call and ask my manager for my job back. But, is this realistic? There were some things I discussed in my exit interview that I'm worried would color my relationship with my former manager; however, they were issues I brought to her before and were not resolved. (The personal issues had NOTHING to do with what was said during my exit interview, as a long-term relationship ended, death in the family, and other family things going on.) Has anyone ever quit a job only to ask for it back? What kind of tactics would you employ? Or did I kill any hope of ever going back simply by quitting? If it has been one and a half months, there is a greater than good chance that the job has been filled. There isn' t anything wrong with contacting your old employer, explaining that your issues which led to your resignation have been resolved and you would like to now if there are any openings. Don' t limit yourself to just your previous position. During your exit interview, it may have been a good idea to reveal that your resignation stems from your personal issues and was not solely due to the issues you have with your boss or co-workers. If there is ever a next time when you encounter this situation, ask about a leave of absence rather than quitting. Why you want to go backs is beyond me and those comments you made in your exit interview about the issues there in the company, would make those still there want to know the same thing? if it was so bad here, why return. Also, unless desperation is setting in, apply and keep applying to other places. This just increases your odds in finding something else, that will take your mind off wanting to go back. Ask yourself, if you did go back, same position, if it is open, would those same issues that had some influence in your decision to leave, still be there? Chances are, they are. Move on, I say. You have to think of the factors that led you to that decision. It sounds like it was a tough time personally, but you have also indicated that you had complaints about the job / organization. If those complaints were significant, and would get in the way of you being successful and happy were you to go back, I would move on. If not, fine, give it a try, but don' t stand around waiting for them to bring you back. Move forward on multiple fronts, count your old workplace as just one potentiality, and see what transpires. Treat this as an opportunity. Any intelligent supervisor would know to make a decision like that without another job, you would be under high anxiety. See if there are any other openings or your old position in that place of business. People do go back to their old jobs. You do have something to gain. If the supervisor or human resources manager says no, then move on. Not dealing with the past can cause you more anxiety. If your not getting unemployment benefits for quitting with a cause, that should be investigated. Anxiety and depression are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Having a death in the family causes depression and you could be in denial. Seek help from your family doctor and a counselor dealing with these types of problems. These things don't go away very easy and could effect your work performance in next job or your job hunting. This is just advice, but many people have been in your situation and this was the cause. I' ve never found myself in such situation, asking for my job back afterquitting. I personally would do it if I desperately need the job. ButIt is difficult that you could get your job back after leaving for 45days, unless it is a very hard position to fill, however it isn' t unrealistic. I think that if you offer an honest explanation (orapology, whatever the case) about the reason you left and why you wantthe job back, your employer might understand. If you' re reallyinterested for the job, you should give it a try and talk to them. Whatwould you lose? Nothing! You might get either an affirmative or negativeresponse, that' s all. | |
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