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Going Back to Prior Job?
Background. I've been at the same company for about 5.5 years. I've had 3 different positions within the organization and am normally a good employee.
Job A: Entry level. Performed very well, always received great reviews. My boss even recommended me to another dept for Job B.
Job B: More professional job, I was one of the top 2 performers (other top performer doesn't have a degree, which would prevent advancement). After working about 3 years and trying to get promoted to the next level for about 1.5, and speaking to my manager about moving up, nothing happened. Since I left management has changed.
Job C: This is a sister department of Job B. I never even changed desks. My manager from Job A moved to this department and needed to fill a position. It was a lateral move for me, but I hoped to find room to advance and gain more knowledge and experience. I've been in this position for about a year, but its not an area where I can excel. I work hard and put forth a lot of effort, but I find myself on the lower end of the team.
Situation: I had a meeting with my boss last week, and he says there may be an opportunity for me to move back to Job B. He knows that it is not typical for me to not perform well and sees that I am unhappy in Job C.
Pro: Moving back, I can forsee myself still being among the top performers. Things I learned in Job C will help me to do better in Job B. The change in management may mean promotion is possible. In the long run, I think being a top performer opens more doors than being at the bottom of the pack.
Con: It would be admitting I failed in Job C, my pride would hurt. I will probably face some ribbing from co-workers. Its lateral, so no raise. There is no guarantee for promotion. I feel like it would be a career setback. The department culture is a little more restrictive than Job C.
I have to make a decision by Friday, if I want to try and move back to Job B. I realize that no one else can really make this decision for me, but what would you do?
Re: Going Back to Prior Job?
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I couldn't have said this better myself. The pride thing sucks, but the fact that your boss KNOWS what a good worker you are and wants to place you in a place that you will excel, that's pretty awesome. I wouldn't pass that up. I would also voice my desire for a promotion based on performance and maybe set up some goals and milestones in the coming year(s) that would give you something to strive for.
I'm going back to Job B. No idea how I'll format my resume, but I'm tired of Job C. I need to get out of here. Happiness will be worth it. Potential ribbing from people I am friendly with really isn't that bad, and I'd rather have hurt pride than frustrated feelings everyday.
I have a coworker in Job C, who makes things miserable. He never says anything that I can look at and say "that's harassment", but he is so condescending and loves to treat people like they are dumb. Getting away from him will be so good.
I'm glad you make this decision, I think it's for the best.
GL
Probably a reallly good move. Happiness needs to be your #1 concern, because if you're unhappy, doing well and getting promoted probably won't happen either.
Try not to feel like it's a setback. You had to take that journey to know what you want, and you have more experience to help you excel in job B (which could mean promotion down the line)/