Teryl @ Work

"Would you rehire?" is the question most recruiters ask former employers. And the question we should all be asking ourselves is "Would my employers rehire me?" Have you ever asked them?   If you resigned, would they be fighting to keep you, or would they say nice things, and be quietly sighing with relief? Or maybe even doing the Dance of Joy....   (See below for link) At your next evaluation or one-on-one, consider asking the question.   You might be pleasantly surprised, or you might hear the opposite of your expectations. We often sit in those dreaded appraisals, and the only thing we are trying to do is fight for a higher number on the various ratings.   What about really trying to find out if you are delivering, rather than bickering over 3s and 4s with your line manager? If their perception of you is vastly different from what you believe about yourself, this is the time to take this very scary step, and ask for honesty. "Would you rehire me...