How Can I Request to Rejoin My Bank Job After Resigning and Trying a New Role?

I was working in a bank for the last 24 years and have submitted my resignation with a 2-month notice. However, after a month, I informed them that I am leaving the job. I subsequently joined a new job for 10 days, which does not suit me. Nevertheless, the notice period is still in force. Please suggest how I can write to request to be reinstated.

Instead of writing a letter, you can contact your next-level supervisor and have a mutual talk with them. Explain the situation, but be sure not to use harsh words against any of the banking professionals who are working with you. If you have presented your contributions to your job as satisfactory to your supervisor in the past 24 years, that would be a plus for you.

All the best.

Resignation and Rejoining Considerations

Normally, merely issuing a resignation letter without acceptance by management is a one-way matter. Once the resignation is accepted, your chances of rejoining are bleak. However, it depends on how structured the HR policies of the bank are.

Please try the verbal approach, as suggested by my other colleagues here.

Best of luck; for urgent action, please.

Regards,
Mahesh.

The point is that one can always withdraw the resignation until it is accepted. Since your resignation has not been accepted, as it appears from your query, you are well within your right to withdraw your resignation. How to communicate this depends a lot on your organization's culture. However, you need to be polite and perhaps a bit apologetic about the whole episode. It is better not to mention any other job prospects. The sooner you do this, the better.

Wishing you all the best.

Regards,
KK

If your resignation is accepted, and even if you are in the notice period, nothing can be done. It is at the discretionary powers of the head who has accepted or is yet to accept your resignation.

Regards,

You cannot work on your whims and fancies (resign → accept another job → current job not to your liking → want to return to the previous job); please do not make a mockery of the employment system. A person with 24 years of experience can ill-afford to be immature. You may feel hurt, but that doesn't matter. It is never too late to mend oneself.

Better adjust in your new job environment and put in your best. Remember, your old employer is not waiting for you since you were never indispensable. They must have already selected your replacement and made an offer. On what basis should they cancel their offer?

Once you leave an organization, you should not go back there. Although if you do get your job back, you may not receive the same level of respect and honor you once enjoyed. Just wait for some time; undoubtedly, you will be able to adjust to the new job environment, given your vast experience.

Best Regards.

I think you can take everything in a personalized way. There is no rule that is absolutely perfect and can bring you back to your previous job. Instead, you can talk to your immediate senior and the decision-maker who can make it happen. Since you served 24 years with them, they may consider it. However, it depends on your performance and your reputation over there. Don't just go by rules and letters; follow some lobbies. It can certainly help you.

Alternatively, stick to your new job. Don't let them know that you are not comfortable; instead, show positive activities and let them know that although you are finding it difficult, you are adapting to the situation.

I hope everything positive will happen for you, and you will find relief from the stressful situation. Remember, there are always alternatives, but it's up to you to choose what to pursue.

Regards

As the others have said, talk very gently and respectfully, and then put it in writing as a respectful request. The reason is that you have no right to your job back. It was your right to resign; once you have done that, there is no going back unless the company chooses to accept you, especially after a month has gone by.

Good luck,
Ian

There is nothing wrong with rejoining the bank. It will be easier to consider your request before processing your superannuation process. Once it is completed, it may be slightly complicated. I suggest your immediate boss or level supervisor may not be able to advise you on the matter. The best course is to put it in writing in your best words, without feeling guilty. It is only an error of judgment. Take it in the right spirit. Send one application to your corporate office HRD department. No sensible management will love to lose such an experienced person. Your corporate office can decide at any point in time. There is no legal bar. Be positive and react factually.

Regards,
KVN Namboodiri

It is now entirely at the employer's discretion. Even if they decide to take you back, you may have to join as a new employee. As suggested by others, approach the management immediately and plead your case.

Approach your immediate boss or any senior officer who understands you at your bank. Explain the situation openly and seek their help to retract your resignation letter.

What Bhatia has said is very correct. You have given two months' notice and left the organization in one month, for which your previous employer would not be very pleased. You cannot play around with your employment or with the employer. This is something no one would expect from a senior employee, and you have set a bad example for your juniors.

However, if you were very good with them and did your best during the last 24 years, it's better to speak to them and try to heal the wound. However, if they have already offered your position to someone else, the chances of getting it back may be very bleak. Sometimes they may offer a different location if they have one available and if they think it is worth it. Remember, even if they consider offering another place, they would have a question in the back of their mind: would you do the same thing again?

Private Bank vs. Government-Owned Bank

Is it a Private Bank or a Government-Owned Bank? If it is a Private Bank, you can talk to your immediate superior about your rejoining. If it is a Government-Owned Bank, your chances are very remote as your papers have already been processed.

Regards,
R. Rajasekar

Serious Consequences of Joining a New Organization Without a Release Order

You have committed a serious offense by joining a new organization without obtaining a release order from your previous employer. It is really surprising how your new employer allowed you to join without submitting a release order from your previous employer. If at any time it comes to the knowledge of either employer, they may initiate disciplinary action against you and may even lodge a criminal complaint against you.

Advice on Employment Decisions

Moreover, instead of frequently changing your employment, please try to concentrate on your existing job. Instead of making hasty decisions, please consult legal experts before making any decisions on such matters.

You should not have joined the new employer until you were relieved; this amounts to double employment. Since you are not relieved, you may request the bank to permit you to withdraw the resignation and continue to work. Furthermore, 10 days working in another organization is a very short period to decide on suitability. Having worked continuously for 24 years in one organization, you may find it difficult to adjust immediately. Also, you need to close your employment in the new organization.

All the best.

Regards

Before doing any act, we have to think twice. Maybe due to some haste, this happened. Don't bother about what has happened. Once we make a decision, we have to commit to it.

Ways to Proceed in Your Situation

In your situation, there are two ways to proceed:

1. Review the new job role and consider why it may not be suitable, as any change may not be immediately acceptable. Things do not always happen as we wish.

2. Reach out directly to your previous employer, explain the situation, admit your mistake, and try to persuade them to rehire you.

Stay positive! I hope you will find the best solution.

B.K. Bhatia has rightly suggested having patience and managing yourself in the new organization. Don't try to put your legs in two boats. Instead, take it as a challenge and give your best. Engage yourself fully, and I am sure that after a certain period, you will be comfortable and enjoy your new work.

All the best!

Regards,
Ram Prasad Singh

We have a policy in our company to reintroduce an ex-employee after their resignation, within a stipulated period of three months, if their PF has not been settled. They will be considered as a fresh recruit with all benefits, except continuity of service, and will be required to sign an employment agreement committing to serve the company for the next three years. There is no guarantee of being re-posted in the same location, but they may be placed anywhere there is a need. Often, these re-entrants experience discomfort and may feel demoralized for a certain period. It is important not to make hasty decisions in leaving a company without thoroughly evaluating the new prospective employer. Sometimes, the culture and people in a new company may not align with our expectations.

I suggest crafting a compelling letter to the top management to explore the possibility of being re-accommodated or to stand firm in your decision to continue with your new job, despite any challenges it may present.

Best of luck.

Regards,
S. Manohar

Comments from my friend are quite right. One has to be very sure when making such absolute decisions; once decided, you should not look back. But if you still want to surrender and withdraw your resignation, the following methodology would be appropriate:

Steps to Withdraw Your Resignation

Have a word with your immediate superior and convince him that you regret this decision and wish to withdraw your resignation. Ethically, it is not right that while serving the notice period, you have worked somewhere else for a couple of days and then experience difficulty, and wish to come back. It is your choice how and which facts you present.

Once you get some assurance, then placing a letter for the withdrawal of resignation, expressing regret for this decision, will be appropriate. Your commitment and credibility in the existing organization will play the rest of the role.

Take it to your higher boss and speak with them. If you find a solution, that's great. Otherwise, you can explore the legal aspects with the best legal advisor. Moreover, it's based on your performance and your relationship with the company.

Regards,
LAXMAN

The grass is always greener on the other side of the pasture. Despite having years of experience, many of us still make this mistake and regret it later. I am sure you must have conducted some background research on the job being offered before accepting it. It's not ideal to return to the same organization, especially after leaving abruptly. You have made a mistake in this regard. If the bank has not initiated legal proceedings against you, you can approach your immediate supervisor for reinstatement.

We are unaware of the circumstances under which you resigned and the role you have assumed here. If you have joined in a senior position, your background verification may have been completed, and your previous employer may be aware of your current employment. I recommend discussing your concerns with your current employer, as they may be able to address them.

In just 10 days, it's challenging to form a solid opinion about a company. I hope you do not experience a mid-career crisis, especially considering you may be in your forties.

Kind regards

It is a normal practice to rejoin your bank or withdraw your resignation. Tell them that there was some family urgency at the native place due to which you had to take this decision, and now all is well, so you are back as an honest worker of this bank. I am sure your HR and reporting manager will understand and will take you back positively. Do not mention anywhere about your new job or 10 days of work as it will make your return very difficult and impossible.

Regards,
Sohail Shaikh

Considerations Before Rejoining a Previous Organization

It is better not to rejoin your previous organization as you may not receive the same level of respect as you did before. Try to adapt to your new environment instead. Otherwise, search for a new job.

I agree with Mr. Bhatia. You should adjust to your current company job as you have accepted the offer and joined there. I am sure you might have submitted the relieving letter from the bank as well. If a company issues a relieving letter, they cannot take you back on the same profile with an earlier date of joining. So, here also, you should join newly (if they agree to take you back). Your decision is affecting two different companies' HR policies. Whatever decision you have taken to join a new job, please stick to that and continue your career there.

All the best.

As rightly suggested by Mr. Nair in the above post, you can withdraw your resignation as long as it has not been accepted and the same intimated to you in writing. You are within your rights to withdraw your resignation. However, one thing puzzles me: how did you manage to join another company without getting your resignation letter accepted and being properly relieved? If you joined your new company without undergoing these basic joining formalities, then one can easily understand the culture and basic framework of HR in that company. Your decision to leave that company is a prudent one, and your effort to make a comeback is right.

In fact, almost everybody, however mature/intelligent they may be, makes a decision in their life for which they regret later, sometimes for a long period. You are not an exception, so don't get perturbed and start looking for opportunities for correction.

Steps to Rejoin Your Former Employer

The first and best option is to speak with your former employer and clarify your position. Probably, they might consider you for rejoining if your records are clean and impeccable. However, if they have already hired someone in your place or issued an offer letter, then it is not possible for you to come back to your former company. You can continue working with your current company until you find a new opportunity, but for heaven's sake, please don't make decisions in haste out of sheer desperation.

Good luck and all the best!

Regards,
Rakesh Pd Srivastav

This is the last chance for you to retain your current job. Please take immediate action by speaking directly with your supervisor. Clearly explain your situation and provide assurance that you will maintain your work commitment and job consistency. I hope that the management will reconsider rehiring you, as rehiring the most qualified or experienced staff is a part of HR activities.

Regards,
Priya
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Mistakes are bound to happen. Here, you have already made a mistake by leaving a 24-year experience bank job and not knowing the reason. The new job may be quite challenging and, of course, monetarily beneficial. It is very difficult to judge a new assignment or organization within a span of 10 days. I suggest that if it is a reputed organization, you try to settle down, which may take 2-3 months. The feeling of discomfort is likely only because you spent 24 years in your previous role, and within 10 days, it is unrealistic to expect the same level of comfort.

If the position you have with your current organization, along with the monetary benefits, is extremely good, and if you have confidence in your abilities, it is better to continue with your present organization where your growth potential is unknown. Approaching the bank to withdraw your resignation may potentially lead to an uncomfortable situation, not immediately, but at a later stage, such as through a transfer, etc. These are only possibilities. Therefore, I suggest you accept the new job, and if you find it difficult to adjust later on, you can consider looking for another job with confidence in yourself.

All the best, and do not worry. These are all momentary challenges, and believe me, nobody fully adjusts to a new job in 10-15 days. Best of luck to you.

You must take your own decision about the job and decide what is better for you. The various suggestions given by the members can help you to choose the right decision.

However, as far as the remedy for your problem is concerned, there are various pronouncements by different High Courts and the Apex Court. According to these, the employee concerned may withdraw their letter of resignation before it becomes effective. You may refer to the citation in the matter of Nand Keshwar Prasad v. IFFCO, (1998) 5 SCC 461.

If you decide to rejoin your previous employment, it is advisable to make a written submission immediately for the withdrawal of your resignation. Make sure not to mention your other employment, as suggested by Mr. Kargaokar. Then, you can make some personal efforts for the same.

If you decide otherwise or do not succeed in your efforts, try to give your best to the other job. It's all part of life.

Regards,
pkjain

Once you have decided to rejoin, why and what are you waiting for? Just submit a letter to your employer withdrawing the resignation and try to rejoin straight away. That's all. If you are lucky and your resignation is still not approved or not communicated to you, you'll have a better chance. I'm sure after so many years of service, you know how to draft a simple withdrawal of resignation letter. If you are still waiting to draft a letter and for opinions from some of us, it may be too late, pal. Act fast. If you had a good relationship with your bosses, they would definitely help you. Talk to them and do the needful.

All the best.

Regards,
Kumar S.

Every organization craves potential and honest employees, and in your case, 24 years of experience says it all. Therefore, you need not worry as you resigned in a proper manner and informed your supervisor about your reason for leaving. Hence, it would have been recognized and appreciated.

Everyone wants to grow in life, and so did you try. Unfortunately, you didn't like your new job, and it is very obvious that you would want to rejoin your previous employer because of natural reasons. You must have developed a comfort level and a good relationship with your colleagues and supervisors there.

I believe there is no harm in contacting your ex-employer and letting him know your apprehensions. I'm sure he will appreciate it, and looking at your previous record, he will give you the benefit of the doubt for reappointment.

In case, due to official policy reasons, you don't get an opportunity to rejoin, don't be disappointed. Instead, try to look for another job and inform your ex-employer about your keen interest in your prior bank so that your application can be reconsidered in the future according to the vacancy that arises.

Thanks
Regards