Had there not been years already invested in that job with a better retirement pension and 2 step increase in pay going back wouldn't have been entertained. Sometimes making a permanent solution to a temporary problem may make you feel good but if you base what you do off of what can be measured...
Background:
My wife was terminated from her Job at a municipality after being accused of theft (which she DIDN'T do). It took 7 years to legally remedy this injustice, but it was done. While the wheels of justice SLOWLY turned toward the correcting of the injustice of the termination - my wife...