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Contacting former employer - Maxs mom


Posted: Jul 09, 2012

Has anyone ever contacted a former employer to see if they would re-hire you? Reason I am asking is, I was working with this MT company, but had to quit because something happened to my computer and my back-up didn't have the specifications required to run the software they use. It's been about 4 months since I've quit, and I have a new computer now that would work with what they offer. I am hesitant to ask to see if they would consider re-hiring me because when I quit, even though I sent them a nice e-mail explaining the reason why I could no longer work for them, I never received a e-mail acknowledging my leaving. I never knew if they were mad at me or not for not giving enough notice????

The company I currently work for has run of work for the past 2 weeks and I am sitting here doing nothing but housechores. Former company was halfway decent, pay on time, work not too hard, etc. I kind of wanted to see if I could work for them again and keep my current job as a part-time gig.

TIA for any help/advice you can give.

contacting former employer - BTDT

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Why not, you had a legit excuse, its been fixed, the worst that will happen is they say no. Good luck!

Yes, I have done this. - anon

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Just send them an e-mail, it isn't going to hurt to ask them.

Why not try? All they can do is say no - Good luck! (nm)

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:)

Thank you - Maxs mom

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...for your encouragement. Think I will go ahead and do just that.

I just recently... - B

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did this myself! I left in good standing, and simply asked if they had any openins. She was thrilled to get me back and put me back on my same account, and training and start up were very easy for both of us. Ask! Can't hurt to ask! Good luck.

Contact your former employer. s/m - quasi modem

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Contact your former employer and tell them exactly what you have written in your post here. They likely will hire you back, especially if you had to quit due to computer compatibility issues and the like. Get in touch with them.

I did - Maxs mom

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I took everyone's advice and sent her an email last night. She said she was interested in rehiring me and wants me to call her today.

Thanks again!


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