Originally Posted by Petethedog

To add on to ATOP40's question... Anyone in-the-know care to share thoughts on this one:
If you have been offered a class in the past, waited in the pool, and then politely removed yourself from the pool before class started would they give you a second look years down the road?
Such was the case for me in '08 as the economy hit the skids. I was offered a huge raise at my, then current, job as I was waiting for a class date and felt nervous about the ensuing economic meltdown so I stuck with my employer who had an excellent record for job stability..
I applied in the recent past and was called by HR. They recalled this episode and I did not give a detailed explanation for my actions. I left thinking I had missed an opening to explain the situation and my continued interest.
I'd still love to work for them and I am considering a concerted effort.... Would they value the persistent interest and give me second look? Or is the bridge smoldering behind me?