tl to etl

When you get sent to a different store do you take the word of the Team leads about team members? Or do you make your own mind up about each team member as you work with them?

So I'm just curious, has anyone heard of a team leader leaving, on good terms, and later reapplying as an ETL? I some what recently left for a better opportunity as a Data Analyst, and while the position is wonderful I may have to move back home soon to help out with a family situation and the...