ColdCallPro

Account Executive

Return to a company you were laid off from?

Hey all!

I was laid off during covid from a company. They have asked if I want to return now that things have improved. Would you go back? What questions would you ask before returning?

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poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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1) "What steps are you taking to ensure we are not laid off a second time?"
2) Did you enjoy the company prior to layoffs and have you found a role that you like in the meantime?

ColdCallPro

Valued Contributor

Account Executive

Loved the company before. I found a role I’m successful in but don’t love the company. The culture isn’t great and the benefits suck, but the commission is consistent.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

If you loved the company, then it's possible to go back, but definitely ask the question PBC has up front. You need to be assured the same thing will not happen a second time. Do they have you in mind for the same role, or something else this time?

funcoupons

WR Officer

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If the reason for the layoff was purely COVID I would not feel comfortable going back.

ExtremeVibeChecker44

Arsonist

Inside Sales

Preach. If my job was expendable once, why is it essential now?

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Covid is on the rise again though 🤔

UrAssIsSaaS

Arsonist

SaaS Eater

Need to know what they are going to do to avoid major layoffs again in the future. And dig deep on that. If this is a smaller/less stable company you need to know what their run rate is looking like etc. Protect yourself from getting into this situation again.

SalesBeast

Politicker

Sales Director

No. No no no no and no.

LordOfWar

Tycoon

Blow it up

buckets1

Politicker

I would expect a raise in comp at the minimum and potentially a promotion in exchange for going back. Otherwise that’s a no for me dog.

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

I won't back at all. If they can lay off one time, repeating the task won't be difficult

crusherdestroyer

Fire Starter

account executive

i was furloughed initially during covid then called back - which I happily did. But they did layoffs again a few months later

If you want to return to that company, do it. But only because you legit want to

Remember that they friendzoned you

sellingsellssold

Politicker

SDR

No except for if it was related to COVID

whatbeclosing

Member

Account Executive

If you do, be aggressive re:comp etc.

Upper_Class_SaaS

Politicker

Account Executive

I would be afraid of a second round of layoffs

RickC137

Opinionated

Account Executive

No. It's hard for me to imagine a scenario where this makes more sense than finding a good job elsewhere. There are seriously great companies out there still hiring. Sounds like you are a valuable employee and will have a relatively easy time getting hired elsewhere.

RandyLahey

Politicker

Account Manager

How did the layoff itself occur?

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Return to a company you were laid off from?

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