Pros and cons of returning to your old job

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First off, it is not unusual. In fact, there is a term for such employees: “boomerang”. A majority of employers have in the last few years become open to the idea of hiring boomerang employees. According to a report by LinkedIn, these employees “amounted to 4.3% of all job switches” in 2021. So, you can undoubtedly consider joining the boomerang bandwagon. Now, the question is will the organisation welcome you back with open arms? It depends on how you left your job. Did you gracefully exit or did you leave your job abruptly on a bitter note? If the equation between you and the organisation and the people there is fine, sure, you can approach your previous bosses more easily. Having said that, before you knock on their doors, there are a few pros and cons of returning to your previous job.

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Why might boomeranging be a good idea? 1) The company has registered tremendous growth – Let’s say when you left your previous company, it was a small setup with a team of 15-20 people. But over the years, it has grown and evolved. If you can see that it has embraced advanced technologies, the culture has improved, and is going ahead with employee-friendly policies and mindset, then why not? This might be the best time to become a part of a transformative journey where you can also experience personal growth. 2) You can easily negotiate a higher pay this time – Often, we get so comfortable in an organisation that we don’t want to switch to another. But our desire to secure a higher pay pushes us to quit. However, going back to an old job with greater experience and an improved set of skills can help us get the right pay. In addition, as you have a history with the