I got made redundant back in June, but I was very lucky to get a job straight away and it's well paid and with a nice company, however the other day I got a letter off my last employer asking me to come back full time again, apparently they have won a big contract with repeat orders, and I went to see him last night, and he's even chucked another 4 grand on top of what he was paying me last time I worked for him. I like both places, but I don't kow what to do, it was not my last paces fault they had to let me go, it was down to the recession and a lack of orders. I loved working at my last pllace as well either way I will still make around ÂĢ,25,000 a year with either job, and they are both nice companies.
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Thats a real tough one ! i think you have to find out how long they have that contract for , they might only have work for you for the next 6 to 12 months and they might have to let you go again! and you could be looking for work again, also find out what your prospects in the new job are in 6 months you might get a pay rise or promotion, were in your old job you might be stuck at the same pay level or position for years!
either way i know you will make the right decision
either way i know you will make the right decision
Auction yourself. 
What Boink said
and what Blizzie said too, come to think of it. If they both want you, ask for the farm
and what Blizzie said too, come to think of it. If they both want you, ask for the farm
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oolsharkThe old company let you go once when they were struggling, what makes them so sure they won't be struggling again once this contract is finished? How long is the contract for and have they other contracts on the go?....gosh, I'd hate to be in your position, difficult one....
My last company would not have had to let me go if one of their customers had not lied to them about their financial status, and left us in the lurch with about ÂĢ50,000 worth of work owing, this job I'm in now pays ÂĢ20,000 basic plus commision, I should earn around ÂĢ25,000 at the end of the year, the old job was also ÂĢ20,000 basic plus a bonus, around ÂĢ23,000 at the end, but he's now offering me ÂĢ24,000 basic plus a bonus at the end, could make me on ÂĢ27,000, travelling to each job is no difference, I really don't kow what to do, he needs an answer by the end of the week. My old boss knows I'm good at the job, so does my new boss, I would hate to have to let either down.
Hmmmm, are there opportunities for promotion in either job? Can you be sure they won't get into financial difficulties again....oh Poolie...I know you'll make the right decision......
Poolshark, if your old company was lied to before, what is to stop them being lied to again. You really need to find out if pos. the long term prospects of each company. good luck
I've had a think about it and I'm going to stay where I am, the reason being the moneys OK, remember I'm single with no commitments, plus this company is dead busy even with the recession on, so what will we be like when we are out of it, that makes sense to me, plus they are nice to work for.
Tell 'em your old place is trying to poach you back - there might be a pay rise in it, if they want to keep you 
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Tell 'em your old place is trying to poach you back - there might be a pay rise in it, if they want to keep you
Exactly what I was gonna say
Aww innit nice to be wanted! A bit of a toughy,,,,,happy where you are... that's good! more important than money really! wouldn't do any harm to ask about future prospects though! Do be careful though don't make it sound as if you are blackmailing your present boss but your security may depend on your enquiry but be diplomatic!Good luck!
A bit of a toughy,,,,,happy where you are... that's good! more important than money really! wouldn't do any harm to ask about future prospects though! Do be careful though don't make it sound as if you are blackmailing your present boss but your security may depend on your enquiry but be diplomatic!Good luck!
FWIW I think that is the decision that I would have made too, Poolie.
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Do be careful though don't make it sound as if you are blackmailing your present boss
Oh aye 
Nothing wrong with mentioning it casually though..
I think you've made the right decision too. In my experience going back to an old employer, when they come to you waving the money and begging, ends up being a mistake.
If your old employer is as decent as you say, then they will respect your decision to stay with your current firm.... and if you turn them down diplomatically, you then leave your options open for further down the road should things not work out where you are.
If your old employer is as decent as you say, then they will respect your decision to stay with your current firm.... and if you turn them down diplomatically, you then leave your options open for further down the road should things not work out where you are.
What's the totty like at each company? Surely that's the first consideration?
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Daniel J* What's the totty like at each company? Surely that's the first consideration?
What? He's single!
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I think you've made the right decision too. In my experience going back to an old employer, when they come to you waving the money and begging, ends up being a mistake.
I turtelly agree. The original employer approaches for their benefit not yours. Alway remember that all employers are arseholes until proved otherwise.Reference:
Alway remember that all employers are arseholes until proved otherwise.
Indeedy. They're all hot on company loyalty and teamwork and ethos until they need to make you redundant and then they're ruthless bastards.
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Alway remember that all employers are arseholes until proved otherwise.
Are they ever proved otherwise?!I think you did the right thing PS, but then I'm a great believer in never going back. Keep moving on.
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Are they ever proved otherwise?!
I worked for many years for one of those philanthropic type firms. Housing, social amenities, health, and masonic lodges. Alas I hadn't been there for five minutes before it went darn the plugowl.
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darn the plugowl
How dare you 
Poolie, glad you've made your decison...
for what it's worth (and that ain't much) I think you made the right decision Pooly
I'd go to whoever you think will employ you for the longterm .... We are not out of the recession yet .... so go where you will be given work for the longest .... that's what I'd do anyway.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do
And, it's "dimella" as Jackiey would say
Good luck with whatever you decide to do
And, it's "dimella" as Jackiey would say