Should I Rejoin My Old Company Despite Financial Struggles and Career Risks?

Respected seniors,

I was working in a mid-sized software company for nearly one and a half years as an HR executive with a team of 3, including myself and my colleague, who wants to report to my senior. Due to a downturn, management relieved nearly 75% of their total strength in October 2009. My colleague and I also suffered in this, and now my senior is the only person taking care of all the activities. She is about to leave the company due to personal reasons. Management is now asking me to rejoin to take care of all the responsibilities.

Upon verifying the financial status of the company, I discovered that the company is providing only half of the mentioned salary. It appears that they have not yet recovered from their financial difficulties. My Managing Director personally called me and asked me to rejoin immediately. I am wondering what I should do now. If I rejoin, will it affect my future career? I am highly puzzled. Can you please share your opinion in this regard?

Mukunthan

Hi Mukunthan,

What are you doing now? If your present position and pay are on par or better than the previous one, don't go back; else, take a chance. You have highlighted the financial position of the company. There is no use going back unless you are unemployed. In that case, a known devil is better than an unknown angel. Love your job, not your boss (he was your MD!).

Dear Mr. Mukunth,

I agree with Mr. Ramesh. Your previous company was engaging in headhunting while they were in need. But, as advised by Mr. Ramesh, if you are unemployed or not satisfied with your current job, you can consider rejoining the previous company; otherwise, you should remain in your present job. Always take a step forward.

With regards,
B. Saravanakumar

Your decision will depend on your current job. Compare it with the job offer based on factors such as job content, future prospects, salary, etc., and then make a decision. If you are currently unemployed, it is advisable to join the company right away. From a career perspective, working somewhere is always better than being idle. The fact that the company is calling you back to rejoin also reflects positively on your past performance and the trust they have in you.

Thanks & Regards

Dear Mukunthan,

I also endorse the comments of Ramesh and vkokamthankar. It's positive if your previous organization is approaching you and asking you to rejoin. However, as you stated about the financial status of the company as of now, there are chances that after considerable headhunting, your previous MD could not find any suitable person to take up the responsibility at a salary being offered to them. This salary is considered way below expectations, and he might have the confidence that you are the person who can easily be made to work according to their terms and conditions. Correct me if I am wrong.

Don't go back. I rejoined my previous company with a higher salary and left a good brand company for it. However, now I am dissatisfied. There are no increments, no promotions, and now there is too much financial crunch again here.

Dear Mukunthan,

As you researched the financial status of your previous company, now you need to think about that or discuss with your MD about your salary and other matters. Even if you are not satisfied, then discuss with your previous company's senior HR.

It is very rare for the same company to ask the old employee to rejoin, which will benefit you in updating your CV. This shows your dedication to the previous company.

Thanks,

I suppose this is a case where the job is changed for a few more rupees. You should have given thought to long-term career prospects rather than a slight increase in your current salary. When changing jobs, one should always consider factors such as the company's size, reputation, financial stability, management reputation, brand, etc. I wonder, having worked with a company once, were you not aware of all these aspects and why did you choose to rejoin them?

"Don't go back, I rejoined my previous company with a higher salary and left a good brand company for it. But now, I am dissatisfied. There are no increments, no promotions, and now there is too much financial crunch here."

Thanks & Regards

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