It's a miserable feeling to return to the company after being laid off, but I would probably accept the offer.
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Wow - well go for it. Live with the decision later on and never get over it.
Yes, I would go back if they called me back. Get back into my comfort zone. Trying to find a Tech job when everyone is laying off is not easy. Tech companies are getting tight on their money. Hiring freeze, layoffs, spending freeze, and inflation is still high. Unemployment and severance will pay the bills for a month or two and that's it. So, YES, I would go back in a heartbeat. Beets the hassle of interviewing.
Thank you for f@me twice.
Yes, if you believe in the new mission of relatively unfettered, balanced representation of speech. Then in this circumstance, it could be OK. But be prepared to grow into the idea that differing ideas do exist and they all deserve to be heard.
If that sounds weird to you, then just understand that Starbucks really needs people to show up for work.
Jump at the chance to go back!
If you liked working there, I would say go back. Layoffs don't properly assess performance, and it could be the case a former coworker recommended you.
You know they might call you back just to be a transition employee for a little while. I'd rather spend down my severance and unemployment pay, while searching for a new job.
This is so sad.
You don't need to live your life on your knees just to keep a roof over your head.
Why in the world would you return after being told you were unwanted and un-needed?
Accept and what, promise 24x7 fealty to Twitter?
Nope, nope, nope. Not gonna do it.