Laid-Off Worker Gets Asked To Return After Holiday Rush Sends Their Old Job Into Panic Mode
Every now and then, you find a work story on Reddit that perfectly captures the “I dodged a bullet” feeling. This person spent years going above and beyond at a small diner, only to get laid off in July for “budget cuts.” Fast-forward a few months, and they’re thriving at a better job with higher pay, benefits, and coworkers who don’t treat them like the office handyman.
Then Thanksgiving week hit the diner like a wrecking ball, and suddenly the old boss was calling, asking if they could come back. It’s a wild turn, and Reddit had plenty of thoughts on how to handle it politely.
1. “My old boss is asking me to come to the same job I got laid off from. I have since gotten a better job. How do I respond professionally?”
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7. The replies were a mix of helpful, hilarious, and “absolutely not.” Here are some of the top comments.
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