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If you are happy where you are, and your old company has only had a year to address whatever caused the last round of layoffs, I think your "Thanks, but no thanks, Baby" email was actually more than they deserve. If you liked your last job and were just the victim of a random set of financial circumstances, it wouldn't hurt to chat and see what they are offering. The worst (or best) that could happen is that they really, really, really want you and you can laugh in their face, say, "Psych" and walk away.
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I wasn’t happy 😳
Like someone said I don’t think the recruiter checked to see if you previously worked there. They probably just did an experience search and reached out to the people that had the experience they were looking for.
If the money was right I would consider it. There is no guarantee that any company wouldn’t lay your off if they needed to.
I'd be curious as to the position and the compensation. If it was much better than I was currently getting, I may consider it. If not, I would pass it by.
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After getting laid off, I found a job that paid me 50k more and had a boss that was competent, kind, and invested in my growth. I cannot say enough nice things about my new team // joining my team has been a learning experience in what a not toxic team looks like
That recruiter probably had no idea you used to work there. Their records are typically crap. I get linked in recruiter offers for jobs that indicate they have not even glanced at my profile. Also for firms I’ve interviewed with before.
I would consider it but probably not for the same role.
Ah makes sense. Lots of people boomerang and usually that’s the only way to get a major comp increase at the same firm. If you had a good experience overall I wouldn’t rule it out.
If returning to your old firm aligns with your career trajectory and you feel confident that things have changed for the better since you left then hey, why not keep the door open for future opportunities? But if you're happy in your current role and not sure if going back would be the right move for you, then it's perfectly okay to politely decline and focus on the path you're on now.