Should we go back to the old employer?: What to say for and against the boomerang career?

This speaks for itself: Enderli says returning to your former employer could be a smart move for your CV. “It shows that you have done a good job in the past.”

This speaks against him: This could backfire if you return to your old employer out of convenience or to fill your time until you find something new. Enderli says that the employer expects you to stay, even if he does not say so. “If you resign after a year, you’ve lost your chance with him. And a short working relationship looks unstable on your CV.

This speaks for itself: As with a “normal” job change, there is also the opportunity to negotiate a good salary when you take another job. Enderli says that if you have improved your skills and acquired new qualifications in the meantime, your chances are high.

This speaks against him: “If you have worked in a similar position before, your chances of getting a wage increase are slim,” says Enderli. Then you should argue well, for example, stating that there is no training period and you can be hired immediately as a full-fledged employee.

This speaks for itself: When you return to your previous employer, you already know many of your co-workers, including your superiors. As a “old expert,” you know the structures and decision-making processes in the company, says Enderli. It is easier to reach a higher position under these conditions. “But promotion is not guaranteed.”

This speaks against him: According to Enderli, when you make a boomerang career, you often go back to old patterns. “You want to revive old times that rarely work.” Some of our colleagues act distant because they haven’t seen each other for a long time. «The atmosphere in the office may have changed. This requires adaptation.” Enderli recommends insisting on a trial period. “This means that if the job turns out to be completely different from what was expected and you don’t feel comfortable, you can easily leave.”