Going back to former company after 1 month of quitting.

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1. I’ve seen it happen. You can try it and see.

2. Usually you’d take a med leave, which protects you. Anyway, I think the answer comes down to the specific company you worked for and your manager. Try it. It’s only been a month and they probably haven’t filled your position.

3. If the root causes of your issues are work related and they are not solved yet, it’s just a question of time until you get sick again.

4. It depends. What was the reason you gave for leaving? If it was health issues they might have no issue bringing you back, but I think they’ll look for a replacement as you’d be considered “unreliable”.

   More importantly though, is your previous workplace a factor in your deteriorating health? If so, no amount of money and benefits are going to be worth it.

5. Can only try and see (probably no).

   But if you quit due to those issues and you haven’t resolved them, don’t go back

6. Hey dude, not even a donkey falls in the same hole twice.
   Health and mental issues is serious problem..

7. I’ve seen it happen as well. I think it’s safe to assume that as long as you left on a good note and were doing an alright job there performance-wise, they’d be happy to take you back.

8. Your previous post says the company threatened to take your visa and sue you if quit? Why on earth would you even try to go back there? If that’s the case they’ll throw your application right in the trash. Sometimes it’s better not to look back.

9. >I have made a mistake **and learned**

   :-/

10. Solution is here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/10op77o/comment/j6gcu9l/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/10op77o/comment/j6gcu9l/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)

    OP left out context. Tldr; should not go back to previous job under any circumstances.

11. I heard of it before, although it was a large company and a new department, new boss etc.

12. First question: will they have you back?

    Usually when someone leaves a company, a determination is made if they are “eligible for rehire” or not. Everywhere I’ve worked, someone with mental or emotional issues would be marked “not eligible.”

    Also, not only you manager and HR but other work colleagues certainly have by now learned why you left, and this will affect your working relationships.

    Sometimes a clean slate is best.

13. If former employer doesn’t change at all, why would you go back again?

14. Don’t do it. I read your previous post about your previous job threatening to take your visa. No amount of bonuses/benefits is worth that kind of toxicity. It would be like returning to an abusive ex after leaving them.

15. Don’t do it

16. Don’t go back. Your problems won’t magically go away… you’ll just have new ones and evolved the old ones that you used to have.

    It’s tough leaving – I left a job after almost 20 years and it was scary. I made sure I ‘burned the boats’ (as opposed to ‘burned the bridge’) as I left because I didn’t want the temptation of going back to it. Tried to make sure the only way left is forward. Maybe you ought to try the same?

    Good luck! It’s tough out there, but you’re not alone!

17. You can if you want to.

    I have seen it happen inside the company I am working in and some familiar faces just returned after quitting for a few months or years.

    But it only happens if the one that resigned has a good reputation and had no issues with anybody else. This is why if you try to jump to other companies, always try go out without any issues or if there is then try to fix those issues before moving out.

    You don’t know what future is ahead of you and you may need the help of your previous workplace in the future.

    Plus even if you are in good terms on people above you but you are having a beef with someone else then chances are it wont go well even if you return.

18. Feels a little like going back to your ex. Eww, I wouldn’t.

19. Please dont go back to this toxic environment.

20. Just look for a new job, fresh start.

21. there are many jobs out there. however incredible it may seem, there are some good companies and very good/understanding japanese managers.

    keep looking, take the new job even if it’s bad to gain time.