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Interesting scenario. I've been downsized twice, and personally wouldn't go
back to either place, well, definitely not back to one place, the other
would have to pay me nicely and allow me to purchase the technologies I
deemed appropriate for the work, as well as give me a good amount of control
over my project involvements and so forth.
I say, if the pay's good, the opportunity looks promising, and if there are
no hard feelings between you and the company, go for it. If you have
reservations you can't resolve easily, I'd hesitate.
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Framingham, Mass. 01701
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I have a dilemma regarding a potential opportunity. I was laid off from a
company earlier this year that was an established company rolling out a new
business plan to compete among the dot.com start ups at the wrong time.
About 30 people were kept on board after the third set of major lay offs (I
survived until the third one), and they have retooled their business plan
and product offering. I have been asked to come back on board and put
together a Technical Publications department to align with the needs of the
new business plan. This is an ideal opportunity for me and aligns with my
career goals...the problem is, do I return to the company that just
downsized and that still is operating on investment capital? My current
position is stable, but not challenging, and I do not foresee a long-term
future and certainly no opportunities for advancement. I welcome any advice.
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