Sometimes you can be your worst enemy when you abruptly quit your job.
Sometime we tend to break a few rules by walking out the door and giving in to emotions. We tend to forget the big picture and also leave your boss in the lurch.
Things also get worse when you do not call back your boss to straighten things out.
Sometimes you might have to apply for the same job that you have left. Even if you don't, it is necessary to solve the differences with your boss as his reference also plays a key role in your next job.
You must talk to your boss -- not to approach him for your old job, but to straighten out this mess so it does not impact your ability to land a new position elsewhere. Best, ask him out to lunch.
Since you knew each other for some years, he may be amenable to that idea. If he declines your offer, take care of this over the phone.
Apologise for walking out on him if you have left in the middle of a big project and also admit that you overreacted and now regret your actions.
If your boss tells you how awful you were, don't argue with him. Just listen and repeat that you are sorry you left him in a lurch. Say it was all a big misunderstanding.
Refresh his memory about the many successes you had at the company, and appeal to his sense of humanity as someone you worked well with together.
You will get a sense during the conversation of whether or not you'll be able to use your old boss as a reference. If you can't use him, call another manager in the company who you've worked with over the years, and ask him to be your reference.
Another thing to remember is to ensure that next time you lose your cool, you just walk and have some coffee and get back to work.
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