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Oh boy, first week into my new job and I am already having doubts! 🤦♂️ Has anyone else been in a similar situation before?
Here’s my story: I left my old company for a new gig with the promise of new technology and exciting projects. But turns out, everything is old and I won’t even be coding for months! 🤯 Now I’m seriously considering going back to my old job.
But before I make any hasty decisions, I’m wondering:
– Has anyone else gone back to their old job after leaving?
– Should I tough it out and see if things improve?
– Any tips for making the best of a less-than-ideal work situation?
I’m thinking maybe reaching out to my old company and explaining the situation could be worth a shot. What do you think? 😅 Let’s discuss! 🤔 #CareerCrossroads #NewJobBlues #WorkDilemma
I love archaic and slow. Smells like job security. But I’m old.
Anyway, the general advice is usually that it’s not good to take a counter offer. And you may not get that offer anymore if you go back. Plus they might have been looking to replace you with someone cheaper now that they know you are a flight risk.
Unless your previous company reach out to you again, I don’t think it’s a good idea to go back. In general it’s not a good idea to take a counter offer.
>I had no complaints about my previous job other than the tech stack and pay, though that would have been fixed if I stayed. I was on really good terms with many people in my previous company, some really high up.
And eventually you’ll reach that point at this new job.
You’re just dealing with starting a new job. Everything’s new, you’re not gonna be productive for a few months, you certainly won’t have gained this tribal knowledge in 6 months…
but I bet if you reversed the universe, and you started at this new place first, and then joined the place you just left… you’d be making this same past, saying very similar things.
I’d highly recommend giving this place bare minimum 6 months before making a decision.
I don’t know if I like a T-Shirt in a week. How are you judging a whole team and corporation in a week? Of course you hate it, cause it’s new, and scary, and there’s projects that seem like it’s forever away that you were looking forward to.
Be patient. Give it time. You’re making a rash decision right now, even if it ultimately ends up being the same as the one you’ll make in 6 months.
In 6 months, have a conversation with yourself, and see how you’re feeling then. Either you’ll do a 180 and love it, or you’ll be on the fence and give yourself another 6 months, or maybe *now* you can reach back out to your old company and say things didn’t work out. Which isn’t unheard of at all. Or better yet, job search again and find a company that avoids the cons of both the old place and the new place!
Don’t expect to have the same velocity on week 2 as you did at year 2 at your previous job. Seasoned managers don’t expect it either. Just relax, work 40 hours per week and come up with a personalized learning plan that will get you up to speed in a reasonable 4-6 month timeline
I’ve had coworkers leave orgs and rejoin within 3-6 months. I think if you were liked and your work was well received, it’s not a bad thing to say “hey, I tried this new job and it turns out their promises were overstated, would you consider rehiring me?”
Or, just keep interviewing and see if you can find a new job that fits the criteria you originally were looking for.