Made redundant due to COVID19: Old job re-advertised

irishgal94

Hi everyone,

I was made redundant from my old job which I started on 2nd March on 31st March due to outbreak of COVID-19. I wasn't able to be furloughed.

However, I noticed the company has re-advertised my old job today. They've altered the job title slightly but the job description and nature of the role remains exactly the same.

Just wondering if I should contact my old employer about this? I was under the impression when I was made redundant that they couldn't afford to keep me on. I left on good terms so am a bit surprised they haven't contacted me to see if I want my old role back and am a bit apprehensive to apply again. I am also aware that this could just be protocol to advertise the job before potentially offering me my old job again.

Thanks in advance! 

Thrugelmir

Contact them. You've nothing to lose. They've no idea what your position is currently. 

Grumpy_chap

Apply for the job again, especially if it is via an agency.

Also, contact your old boss directly and ask for the job back.

sharpe106

They probably did not contact you as they probably thought that after 3 months you would have found something else, or maybe they felt awkward about asking you to come back after letting you go. 

yksi

Good odds that you were too expensive and they want to offer someone else minimum wage. The job market is about to become so overwhelmed with unemployed people that I'm sure someone will accept it.