How do I act when I return to my job after a 2 month hiatus?

[Anonymous]

I feel nervous because the guy pals are there and so are bosses. Its going to feel weird not having talked to or seen these people for 2 months. I alao fear if everyone will say stuff like oh wow i haven't seen you in ages, thought you quit, where were you, etc. I don't know i actually avoided coming back to this job after like 2 or 3 weeks for this very reason but now 2 months have passed and thats even longer.

Please help.

[SueShe]

Just act naturally and don't overdo it. Don't try to find or make excuses and simply tell the truth.

People might be just curious why you left and came back but after the first 10 minutes back at the job, it will be as if you never left. If you take the same position you had before you left, there will be no odd feelings because you have to learn something new.

I believe that you worry too much about what people will say. Have a solid story ready and tell everyone the same story. End of problem for you.

As for the bosses, I am not even sure that you will meet them. It is more those co-workers that you used to interact with that are likely to ask you a question or two. If you don't make a drama out of your absence, your absence will be barely noticed and you will realize that you worried for nothing.

[Asker]

Thanks. I was having trouble thinking of a succint enough story.

[Asker]

Im glad to hear it wot be that serious though

[dustybiker]

Be brave. It’s a job. Something you have to do.
The awkward will dissipate faster if you are open and maybe even joke a little.

[Asker]

I suck at joking.

[Asker]

Also I have a lot of bosses and coworkers. I worry they will feel like I abandoned them

[dustybiker]

Then I would just be honest. Hunker down and ride it out. Three weeks in and you’ll feel better.

[Asker]

Okay... Honestly its going to be my part time job though. I left because i got another job and at first i didn't wanna come into my od job at all cause i was getting settled in and trained at the new full time position. A month after i actually got kicked out that job LMAO. Boss didn't like me i think. It was stressful. But anyway then i got another part time job which dosnt pay enough and that's why i want to come back and fill the rest of my off days with my original job... Sounds complicated and I don't know how i would explain this to everyone :s

I've been trying to think of a simple way to tell them. I was going to say i just took a break because i got another job.

Sorry if i rambled on but thankoufor your help :3

[Asker]

Thank you for your help so far :3*

[dustybiker]

Now it makes sense. Just tell them you left for better pay but came back because you were happier.

[dustybiker]

They don’t need anything other than a basic story. Doesn’t even have to be full truth. But this makes them feel better about themselves.

[Asker]

Ahh good idea thank you so much! It has its downsides but shoot that other place was just URGH... Plus now that im only here part time it might not even be so bad as i felt it was before.

[Asker]

Plus you're so right part of the reason i left so easily and happily was for the better pay. But truly it wasn't even worth it in the end...

[dustybiker]

I hope the “reset” will work better this time around. Good luck!

[Asker]

Thanks so much:)

[dustybiker]

You’re welcome 😎

[Fireguy17]

Just walk in like you own the place and were never gone.
Ask a confidant what happened or changed while you were gone.
Then you won't be surprised about any changes in your job.

[Iron_Man]

How about I just be your natural self

[Asker]

Really? It will be ok? Thanks

[Iron_Man]

You’re welcome

[Anonymous]

Act like its just another day.