celticgrid

There are far more reasons that folks "move on" than simply because they are unhappy. Many leave for other reasons and later see that as a mistake.

scrubbedexpat091

One doesn't always leave jobs because they are unhappy.

I stop all contact with old computer workers as soon as I am gone.

Bob

H1 only that a flight home for the primary. Doesn't include the family or the stuff. L1 doesn't have that stipulation.

Negotiating a repatriation package and other costs is a good idea. It makes you less attractive to let go over the person in the next cubicle/office who does not, so does offer a bit more job security than if you didn't have it.

Noorah101

Never answer questions from ex co workers.

Rene

mrken30

Does this create bad feelings with your former employer? Do you feel it burns bridges if you ever want to go back?

cautiousjon

Indeed.

In the US, it seems that some people simply job hop to increase their title and/or compensation. I know of a number of people who worked for my employer and were due for a promotion, but repeatedly didn't get it, so they left the company to work for a competitor (with an immediate promotion), and then came back to my employer a few years later with the better job title and higher compensation.

Two weeks is the "standard" (but unofficial) policy at my employer for US employees. Employees in other countries usually have longer notice periods.

If I liked working for the team/company, I might answer a few questions, but after that, I'd start sending them bills for my time (or at least inform them that I would).

Jerseygirl

I know of plenty of instances where not closing doors behind you has paid off. You don't have to be unhappy to leave a company...it may be because you are moving area or you have been offered a better job etc. Even if you are unhappy...leaving all doors open can still pay off. Only a fool would burn all bridges/close all doors.

Noorah101

I agree. In my office (civil engineering firm), I've repeatedly seen employees (including upper management) leave of their own accord to pursue other offers elsewhere....then come back and get employed at our company again a few years later at a higher salary and perhaps a higher level position. Very, very common.

Rene

Noorah101

mrken30,

I assumed you meant nosey-type questions from previous co-workers, wanting to know why you left and what happened, etc. That's none of their business, and I wouldn't discuss it.

But reading further replies, it seems perhaps you meant work-related questions about the job you used to do, as in the remaining employees need help and are asking you those type of questions. Is that what you meant? If so, I'd answer maybe a few weeks after leaving...or until you know someone else is now doing your old job if it's not too long after you leaving...but after that I'd talk to your old manager and say "It seems like you still need my expertise over there...I'd be happy to come back as a subcontractor to help out on an as-needed basis". Of course, if that doesn't conflict with your current job.

Rene

mrken30

My old manager left at the same time as me, actually my whole team has now left the company. Outsourcing is great.

Pulaski

I have rarely been contacted by former colleagues after I left a job, but after one job I left back in the 1990's, I was contacted a number of times, perhaps as many as a dozen, and it was about two years before I was contacted the last time - but by then I was no help, but had in fact changed jobs a second time and they still tracked me down!

All the questions related to the resolution of problematic customer service cases, and individuals not corporations so I was happy to help as far as I could - none took more than a couple of minutes to answer, and there was no conflict with my subsequent jobs.