Dear Saleem Nahami,
As rightly suggested by Mr. Nair in the above post, you can withdraw your resignation as long as it has not been accepted and the same intimated to you in writing. You are within your rights to withdraw your resignation. However, one thing puzzles me: how did you manage to join another company without getting your resignation letter accepted and being properly relieved? If you joined your new company without undergoing these basic joining formalities, then one can easily understand the culture and basic framework of HR in that company. Your decision to leave that company is a prudent one, and your effort to make a comeback is right.
In fact, almost everybody, however mature/intelligent he may be, makes a decision in his life for which he regrets later, sometimes for a long period. You are not an exception, so don't get perturbed and start looking for opportunities for correction.
The first and best option is to speak with your former employer and clarify your position. Probably, they might consider you for rejoining if your records are clean and impeccable. However, if they have already hired someone in your place or issued an offer letter, then it is not possible for you to come back to your former company. You can continue working with your current company until you find a new opportunity, but for heaven's sake, please don't make decisions in haste out of sheer desperation.
Good luck and all the best!
Regards,
Rakesh Pd Srivastav
From India, Gurgaon
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33As rightly suggested by Mr. Nair in the above post, you can withdraw your resignation as long as it has not been accepted and the same intimated to you in writing. You are within your rights to withdraw your resignation. However, one thing puzzles me: how did you manage to join another company without getting your resignation letter accepted and being properly relieved? If you joined your new company without undergoing these basic joining formalities, then one can easily understand the culture and basic framework of HR in that company. Your decision to leave that company is a prudent one, and your effort to make a comeback is right.
In fact, almost everybody, however mature/intelligent he may be, makes a decision in his life for which he regrets later, sometimes for a long period. You are not an exception, so don't get perturbed and start looking for opportunities for correction.
The first and best option is to speak with your former employer and clarify your position. Probably, they might consider you for rejoining if your records are clean and impeccable. However, if they have already hired someone in your place or issued an offer letter, then it is not possible for you to come back to your former company. You can continue working with your current company until you find a new opportunity, but for heaven's sake, please don't make decisions in haste out of sheer desperation.
Good luck and all the best!
Regards,
Rakesh Pd Srivastav
From India, Gurgaon
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Dear Saleem,
This is the last change remaining for you to retain your current job. Please take immediate action by speaking directly with your supervisor. Clearly explain your situation, provide assurance that you will maintain your work commitment and job consistency. I hope that the management will reconsider rehiring you, as rehiring the most qualified or experienced staff is a part of HR activities.
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Priya
Mail id: priyaa.vbs@gmail.com
From India, Bangalore
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This is the last change remaining for you to retain your current job. Please take immediate action by speaking directly with your supervisor. Clearly explain your situation, provide assurance that you will maintain your work commitment and job consistency. I hope that the management will reconsider rehiring you, as rehiring the most qualified or experienced staff is a part of HR activities.
Regards,
Priya
Mail id: priyaa.vbs@gmail.com
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Mr. Saleem,
Mistakes are bound to happen. Here, you have already made a mistake by leaving a 24-year experience bank job and not knowing the reason. The new job may be quite challenging and, of course, monetarily beneficial. It is very difficult to judge a new assignment or organization within a span of 10 days. I suggest that if it is a reputed organization, you try to settle down, which may take 2-3 months. The feeling of discomfort is likely only because you spent 24 years in your previous role, and within 10 days, it is unrealistic to expect the same level of comfort.
If the position you have with your current organization, along with the monetary benefits, is extremely good, and if you have confidence in your abilities, it is better to continue with your present organization where your growth potential is unknown. Approaching the bank to withdraw your resignation may potentially lead to an uncomfortable situation, not immediately, but at a later stage, such as through a transfer, etc. These are only possibilities. Therefore, I suggest you accept the new job, and if you find it difficult to adjust later on, you can consider looking for another job with confidence in yourself.
All the best, and do not worry. These are all momentary challenges, and believe me, nobody fully adjusts to a new job in 10-15 days. Best of luck to you.
From India, Ahmadabad
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Mistakes are bound to happen. Here, you have already made a mistake by leaving a 24-year experience bank job and not knowing the reason. The new job may be quite challenging and, of course, monetarily beneficial. It is very difficult to judge a new assignment or organization within a span of 10 days. I suggest that if it is a reputed organization, you try to settle down, which may take 2-3 months. The feeling of discomfort is likely only because you spent 24 years in your previous role, and within 10 days, it is unrealistic to expect the same level of comfort.
If the position you have with your current organization, along with the monetary benefits, is extremely good, and if you have confidence in your abilities, it is better to continue with your present organization where your growth potential is unknown. Approaching the bank to withdraw your resignation may potentially lead to an uncomfortable situation, not immediately, but at a later stage, such as through a transfer, etc. These are only possibilities. Therefore, I suggest you accept the new job, and if you find it difficult to adjust later on, you can consider looking for another job with confidence in yourself.
All the best, and do not worry. These are all momentary challenges, and believe me, nobody fully adjusts to a new job in 10-15 days. Best of luck to you.
From India, Ahmadabad
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Dear Saleem
You must take your own decision about the job and decide what is better for you. The various suggestions given by the members can help you to choose a right decision.
However, so far the remedy of your problem is concerned there are various pronouncements of various High Courts and Apex Court and according to the same the employee concerned may withdraw letter of his resignation before the same become effective. You may have a look of such citation in the matter of Nand Keshwar Prasad v IFFCO, (1998) 5 SCC 461.
So if you decide to rejoin the previous employment then it is advisable to make a written submission, immediately for withdrawal of your resignation but make sure not to mention about your other employment as suggested by Mr. Kargaokar. Then you can make some personal efforts for the same.
If you decide otherwise or you do not get success in your efforts try to give your best with the other job. It’s all part of life.
pkjain
From India, Delhi
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You must take your own decision about the job and decide what is better for you. The various suggestions given by the members can help you to choose a right decision.
However, so far the remedy of your problem is concerned there are various pronouncements of various High Courts and Apex Court and according to the same the employee concerned may withdraw letter of his resignation before the same become effective. You may have a look of such citation in the matter of Nand Keshwar Prasad v IFFCO, (1998) 5 SCC 461.
So if you decide to rejoin the previous employment then it is advisable to make a written submission, immediately for withdrawal of your resignation but make sure not to mention about your other employment as suggested by Mr. Kargaokar. Then you can make some personal efforts for the same.
If you decide otherwise or you do not get success in your efforts try to give your best with the other job. It’s all part of life.
pkjain
From India, Delhi
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Dear friend,
Once you have decided to rejoin, why and what are you waiting for? Just submit a letter to your employer withdrawing the resignation and straight away try to rejoin. That's all. If you are lucky and your resignation is still not approved or not communicated to you, you'll have a better chance. I'm sure after so many years of service you know how to draft a simple withdrawal of resignation letter. If you are still waiting to draft a letter and for opinions from some of us, it may be too late, pal. Act fast. If you had a good relationship with your bosses, they would definitely help you. Talk to them and do the needful.
All the best.
Kumar S.
From India, Bangalore
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Once you have decided to rejoin, why and what are you waiting for? Just submit a letter to your employer withdrawing the resignation and straight away try to rejoin. That's all. If you are lucky and your resignation is still not approved or not communicated to you, you'll have a better chance. I'm sure after so many years of service you know how to draft a simple withdrawal of resignation letter. If you are still waiting to draft a letter and for opinions from some of us, it may be too late, pal. Act fast. If you had a good relationship with your bosses, they would definitely help you. Talk to them and do the needful.
All the best.
Kumar S.
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Saleem,
Every organization craves for potential and honest employees, and in your case, 24 years of experience says it all. Therefore, you need not worry as you resigned in a proper manner and informed your supervisor about your reason for leaving. Hence, it would have been recognized and appreciated.
Everyone wants to grow in life, and so did you try. Unfortunately, you didn't like your new job, and it is very obvious that you would want to rejoin your previous employer because of natural reasons. You must have developed a comfort level and a good relationship with your colleagues and supervisors there.
I believe there is no harm in contacting your ex-employer and letting him know your apprehensions. I'm sure he will appreciate it and, looking at your previous record, he will give you the benefit of the doubt for reappointment.
In case, due to official policy reasons, you don't get an opportunity to rejoin, don't be disappointed. Instead, try to look for another job and inform your ex-employer about your keen interest in your prior Bank so that your application can be reconsidered in the future according to the vacancy that arises.
Thanks
From India, Delhi
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Every organization craves for potential and honest employees, and in your case, 24 years of experience says it all. Therefore, you need not worry as you resigned in a proper manner and informed your supervisor about your reason for leaving. Hence, it would have been recognized and appreciated.
Everyone wants to grow in life, and so did you try. Unfortunately, you didn't like your new job, and it is very obvious that you would want to rejoin your previous employer because of natural reasons. You must have developed a comfort level and a good relationship with your colleagues and supervisors there.
I believe there is no harm in contacting your ex-employer and letting him know your apprehensions. I'm sure he will appreciate it and, looking at your previous record, he will give you the benefit of the doubt for reappointment.
In case, due to official policy reasons, you don't get an opportunity to rejoin, don't be disappointed. Instead, try to look for another job and inform your ex-employer about your keen interest in your prior Bank so that your application can be reconsidered in the future according to the vacancy that arises.
Thanks
From India, Delhi
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