Is it inappropriate to ask a previous employer what they'd pay if I returned to them?

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manpreet Tuteehub forum best answer Best Answer 2 years ago

I left a previous employer to pursue a contract that was more in line with my passions. When I left, they told me I could come back at any time. Now, the contract has run out and I'm looking for a full-time job again. I'd like to ask them if I can use them as a reference and I'd also like to ask them what they would pay if I went back to work for them, since I'm now several years more experienced.

Is it inappropriate to ask a previous employer what they'd pay if I returned to them? If not, what is the most polite way to ask that?

If not, would it be inappropriate to ask for both what they'd pay and for a reference?

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manpreet 2 years ago


It is not inappropriate either to ask them for a reference and/or for what they’d offer you.

However, both items should be accomplished professionally (i.e not asking for a pay scale straight up, unless you are best buddies with the hiring manager) - reach back to the HR and/or the hiring manager/old contact and tell them that your contract href="https://forum.tuteehub.com/tag/opportunity">opportunity has successfully come to an end and that you’re now searching for the next href="https://forum.tuteehub.com/tag/opportunity">opportunity. In that process, you href="https://forum.tuteehub.com/tag/plan">plan to list them as a reference or alternatively, ask them whether they’d be happy to write your a reference letter.

And then, mention that since you had a great time working there(presumably so), ask whether they have a need for someone with your skillset(and describe your enhanced skillset covering experience you’ve gained since you left them).

Any reasonable employer with a vacancy and one whom you left on good terms, will likely offer you a role. Once they make the offer you can assess and/or negotiate per your desire.


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