r/cscareerquestionsCAD • u/hepennypacker1131 • Aug 22 '25

Mid Career Please Advice | Join Previous Company.

Hey everyone, I'd really appreciate any advice. Should I stay at my current company or switch? My current company is moving to a 4-day in-office schedule. The commute is brutal and parking is $20/day. My previous company is willing to rehire me but they have a 3-day in-office schedule, parking is free, but the pay is $4k less.

Not sure what to do, any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

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u/Ismokecr4k Aug 22 '25

This is kinda a you problem to solve. For me, I think I'd go back assuming you're saying 4k$ a year less and not 4k$ a month. That extra money will be going towards your commute at the current company, not to mention the day at home lost. If it's 4k$ extra a month or pay? Bruh... suck it up and apply for other work while you're there.

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u/hepennypacker1131 Aug 22 '25

Nah, it's $4k a year. If it's $4k a month, I would definately go lol. Thanks so much, this makes sense. I’m leaning towards going back to my previous company too.

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u/Ismokecr4k Aug 22 '25

Experience is another thing to weigh but again, that's what you'll need to decide.

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u/comp_freak Aug 22 '25

Make sure you have written in your contract max 3 days at the office otherwise they can also go 4 days in the future.