Hello Kitty Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Ok I just typed a whole story then don't know what I clicked but I managed to highlight and delete the whole lot in one click!! So long story short and I'll answer any questions you have to clarify the situation!! I am considering going back to an old job! Was pre-school supervisor, left a couple of years ago, they're now advertising for a manager.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 ummm ive gone back to lds jobs twice - didnt work out for me! why did you leave in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Kitty Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 ummm ive gone back to lds jobs twice - didnt work out for me! why did you leave in the first place? Well.. the building we were in had an evil management committee!! No they weren't evil they just didn't have the same views shall we say! That got me down the most. There were little niggles like there are in any job but I wasn't looking to go. I got asked to apply for my present job and it was more money for less hours and at the time a bit of a no-brainer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Which job would you enjoy doing the most - current or old one? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 my advice?? Move forward, never go back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I have never gone back permenantely and never to a setting, I was a nanny for hundreds of years before I worked in a setting and have often gone back to babysit or cover while the parents were on holiday. I can't imagine going back to my last job as when I decided to leave the manager decided not to talk to me, all she said when I left was goodbye. I agree with Narnia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 my advice?? Move forward, never go back I also have to agree with Narnia.... Someone told me this once but unfortunately it was after I'd already done the deed It didn't work out for me but if I am honest I reckon I had a few niggles but ignored them and went ahead anyway! Follow your gut instinct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I have covered at my old playgroup through the agency and once one of the staff asked me if I'd go back. Definite 'NO'. I like all the people there, we socialise still, but I dont think going back is a good idea. I've moved on and changed and developed new ways of doing things. Its what you want really, but I knw I couldnt do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I could never go back to the jobs I've left previously. I'm not the same person I was then, and time hasn't given them a rosy glow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 for me it would be an assessment of if the reasons I left originally are still causing problems.... Am I happy in current post hours in each and wage in each has to come into it somewhere Some settings change dramatically in a short space of time, so it may not be the same one you left...even with same staff they move on and develop.. just as you have... well I would hope so anyway... How do I see mu future and how will it help me develop.. or will it help me develop... Ultimately it is a decision no one can make for you....you will hve to think things through and do what is best for you at this time. Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Kitty Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Well the things that persuaded me to go before are no longer there. It will be a lot more money than I get now (more hours too but much walking distance from home and it's school hours so can spend more time with my babes!) Part of the reason I left was I didn't feel I was the best person for the job at the time but now I've grown in confidence I think I can do a better job than I did before (and we were accreditied and Ofsteded successfully while I was there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) If me then I would probably go for a visit and go for it.....things change so fast these days it has changed and not the same as when you left so less like going back but starting again.... You can only give it a go.. you don't have to take the job if it is offered!! Inge Edited February 12, 2009 by Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 WWPD ???????? Talk about put me on the spot here Kitty My own past experience, I was a supervisor at a committee run setting, an enjoyable successful role, I left to 'broaden my experiences' ie: to become an adult tutor, an EY advisor for LEA etc, less 'hands on' type of role. When made redundant by the LEA as an EY advisor (government wanted QTS in the role), I was offered the chance to go back to my old setting, not as supervisor but as 'manager' the role being advisor/administrator to the committee. BIG MISTAKE. Long story short, Once employed as the new manager, I did some work during the summer holidays, staff recruitment, was paid, but then someone in the committee decided I shouldn't get paid during holidays (other staff weren't) and so committee asked me to pay back the wages. I refused, ended up with police arriving on my doorstep to arrest me for fraud, NIGHTMARE, after interview the police decided no law had been broken, it was a matter of 'contractual dispute'. So the committee then proceeded to take me to small claims court. It sorted itself out in the end, I was not liable to pay back any wages, but the whole experience was more than awful. My integrity had been questioned and challenged. The hardest thing for me to understand was "How could they think this of me, that I would take money that I was not entitled to"?, the truth is, the people I worked for second time around, didn't know me, yet because I'd worked there before my perception was that they did. When you go back it can never be the same as previously, in effect you have to do the job as if it's your first time there, this is near impossible because there will be a few people involved in the setting who knew you 'first time round', they will have made judgements of you already, you have a history. Put this alongside the 'new' people you are working with who don't know you and there is a 'conflict of knowing 'who you are'. This is really difficult to explain, it's all about the hidden agenda's in the workplace, the way we build up our reputations and how they serve us in doing our jobs. As well as others expectations of you through their prior knowledge, or not, there is also the difficulty of putting yourself in a position that wasn't wholly successful first time round. Think seriously of why you first left, we can all find 'reasons' but are the ones we give the 'true' reason??? I think Inge has given really sound advice, ask yourself her questions, also ask yourself what do you see yourself doing in 5 years time, is this job a route to that goal? And again as Inge says, it wouldn't hurt to apply, find out what the role actually entails, what is the difference between 'supervisor' and 'manager' ? (if at all). Good luck whatever you decide, let us know. Peggy p.s. You do seem to be trying to 'talk yourself into applying' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Hello Kitty, as Inge says go and have a look around. Even though you are moving back to an ex-setting if the job is right for you now then it is a step forward!! Good luck and keep us informed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 You can only give it a go.. you don't have to take the job if it is offered!! Why not interview them? See if they are worthy of the benefit of your hard work, experience and expertise! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Kitty Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 This is so weird! People I've spoken to here have said I'd be good for the setting, the setting needs me etc but nobody has said it would be good for me! You guys are the voice of reason! I am figuring out logistics at the moment and need to speak to my current manager as they may be able to offer me things in this job that I am dreaming about like having school hols off again! I did do paperwork but I could do that in the evenings so still spend time with my own kids... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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