[ghost1001]

Here is another way to look at it….what job gets you to where you want to be 5, 10, 20 years from now?

Now, assuming you want to move up in your field and make more money, in this day that means moving between companies (usually).

So what looks better to your next employer, or is there more possibility for upward movement in your current position. What will look better on the resume for the next job? Promotion at the 1st company or your new position at the current one?

Maybe that helps you make a decision:

Fact, you were compelled to leave the 1st company

Fact, 1st company was having layoffs; current company was hiring and paying more

Fact, you have better quality of life with current company

I would say that if the old company wants you for a position held by one person for 20 years, they may expect you to do the same…..and they sound cheap….or worse…..broke.

I personally do not see a reason to go back.

I have has good jobs, bad jobs, fun jobs, many, many jobs and titles in varied companies, big, small…..etc, etc.

Work is work, a means to an end. I have always focused less on the work and more on “positioning” myself for opportunity….it has worked out quite well.

Kevin