Just a little background information- I left my job in December for a new opportunity. I had been with this previous employer for 2 years (it was my first job out of college). I thought this new company would be a good fit, but after being there for almost 8 months I realize it is not. I feel like I took two steps back from where I was. I have less responsibility and overall do less higher level skills.
When I left, my supervisor told me if it doesn't work out, they would love to have be back. How do I open the door with my manager about coming back? Has anyone done this? What was the outcome?
Re: Going back to old job?
I haven't, but some colleagues have done this everywhere I've worked. Some were re-hired, others were not.
There's no harm in calling or emailing your former supervisor and asking if this would be a possibility, just be prepared he may say no. They may not have any budget to take you on, or otherwise not able/willing to bring you back. You never know unless you ask.
I would be prepared to address the question (spoken or not) on how they know you won't want to leave again soon.
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you know, I don't think they'll say no, but they say they aren't in the position to hire you back at this time. So I would get on this right away, and when something does open, they'll know to start with you.
I would just send an email, do not bad mouth this company, but something like "I think I am realizing that my position with you was a better fit and I wanted to see if there is a possibility of me returning"
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