Going back to the old job.

Jet Black

Two years ago I left my job because the money was bad. Really did not want to leave but made the decision in the end to go. So about a year into my new job I started to hate it and here another year later I cant stand it. I really miss my old job. It was fun and relaxed, this one is boring and stressful.

So I noticed my old place was looking for staff. There is one problem though. About a month after I left one of the girls for the old job asked if there was any jobs going. There was and I posted her a couple of them her in the job. But the manager opened the letter ''by mistake'' and seen I posted her the letter.

The girl explained to the manager she was looking for a job, but the manager did not want her to go and she bargined and got her hours reduced, because she was looking for less days.

I thought nothing of it at the time as I would not see her again. But now that I was thinking of going back. Should I bother?

AARRRGH

No harm giving it a try!

For example, where I work a guy who left last year has just returned.

I've done it myself too.

Jet Black

Thanks AARRGH.

I was thinking of sending an email. Instead of formally sending a cover letter and CV.
So any idea how I would write it.
The way Im thinking sounds stupid....

Hi ms x

This is mcfly. I worked with you for 2006. I seen a job advertised in the paper for the postion of xxxxx and was wondering if I could apply. I have gained more experience in my current job and would think with my experience I would be an excellent candaite.
You can contact me Etc.etc.

Thanks

mcfly

Just does not sound right though..

zAbbo

Why so formal when you must know the people?

Can you give them a call instead, and gauge what way you should apply?

Also grammar / spell check

AARRRGH

^--- what zAbbo said

GeturGun

Absolutely loads of people have gone back to jobs they left, both in the place I worked before and where I am now.
As said above, I would drop them a line and see what the story is, they'll most likely be delighted to get someone back that they don't have to interview/train etc

fiestaman

done it in my previous job, was no harm done. no point been worrried about work everyday, you could make yourself ill. contact and see what the story is,noting to loose, nobody will think any less or more of you wheather you do it or not.

seamus

Did it for my previous job (of course I came back to a different role with more money).

If you got on well there, people are usually very happy to get back old employees because they already know the place so well - they require very little retraining time and can hit the ground running because they know most of their colleagues already.

If you're familiar enough with the person you're emailing you don't have to be overly formal...here's the rough text of the email I sent

Hi XXX,

How are things? I've seen the above position advertised and am rather interested in applying for it. If the position is still available, would you mind if I sent my CV onto yourself, or would you prefer I used the form on the website?

Seeing as you're already familiar with my work, if you feel I wouldn't be suitable for the position, feel free to let me know.

Many Thanks

Jet Black

Grand thanks. Just one other thing, I know Im going to be asked why Im leaving. The truth is I hate where I work, its all about meeting sales targets that are most of the time impossible. In the old place they had targets but nothing had to be done to get them. The old place is somewhere I could see staying for a long time.