wai Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Hi ENA, I'm sorry to come here only to complain. Some of you might have read my previous posts. I recently started my new job about 2 weeks ago. I was told at the interview and by my recruiter that i will be working on something that matches my skill set. Turns out they lied. I cant stop thinking that i made the wrong decision by taking up on this opportunity. Can you guys advice me on how soon is too soon to leave a job? Link to comment
Jibralta Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 The sooner the better, for all parties involved. But first, make a genuine effort to rectify the situation: Speak to somebody there about the issue and tell them what you want. Give them an opportunity to remedy things, and ask them to commit to a time table. If they are not willing to meet your demands, or if they do not make good on their commitment in the agreed upon window of time, put in your notice and move on. Link to comment
Wiseman2 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 As soon as you line something else up and give adequate notice. Don't be miserable.I cant stop thinking that i made the wrong decision by taking up on this opportunity. Can you guys advice me on how soon is too soon to leave a job? Link to comment
WithLove Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Hi ENA, I'm sorry to come here only to complain. Some of you might have read my previous posts. I recently started my new job about 2 weeks ago. I was told at the interview and by my recruiter that i will be working on something that matches my skill set. Turns out they lied. I cant stop thinking that i made the wrong decision by taking up on this opportunity. Can you guys advice me on how soon is too soon to leave a job? Does the job description that you agreed to (and signed) match what you're currently doing? Make sure you have something else lined up before you put in your two weeks; if you don't but can go a few weeks without work, still put in a notice. Don't ever burn bridges with employers if you can help it. Link to comment
wai Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Thanks guy for your response. What do i say at my next job interview? If they asked why im leaving too soon? Link to comment
Wiseman2 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 After some consideration it became apparent that this was not as good a fit as expected with regard to my talents/skills and the company.Thanks guy for your response. What do i say at my next job interview? If they asked why im leaving too soon? Link to comment
Matt3939 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I did this with college and it was a disaster. I wanted to go into a feild. They told me I cannot and to go into this. I hated it and it was a huge waste of time. I'd cut the losses as soon as possible. Link to comment
wai Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 I did this with college and it was a disaster. I wanted to go into a feild. They told me I cannot and to go into this. I hated it and it was a huge waste of time. I'd cut the losses as soon as possible. I dont want to point fingers. It was also part of my fault for not trying to find out more before i said yes. I feel miserable everyday but everyone around me telling me to wait about 6 months and see if i like it. But i know exactly what i want and this is not it. Link to comment
j.man Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 You can leave as soon as you want. Just don't expect to be able to use them as a reference or meaningful job history on a resume. One month isn't going to look much better than two weeks. Link to comment
Aceplicit Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I was in a similar situation. I started a new job at the end of November and I could feel right away that it wasn't going to work. It wasn't the job the problem but the management. I waited a bit but by the end of the second week, I went home crying and decided to leave. I started looking for a new job. During interviews, I was as honest as possible when they asked why I wanted to leave so soon, they all told me "I understand". I found a new job and I quit 10 days ago, I'm starting tomorrow. Don't hesitate ! Be honest, people can be understanding. Link to comment
mustlovedogs Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 For your next interview, just explain what happened but use it as a learning opportunity and discussion point. "Unfortunately, it wasn't the right fit - I don't think we asked the right questions of each other regarding the role and the expectations, but I've learned from that. Can we clarify (this, that, or the other thing)?" Link to comment
wai Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 I was in a similar situation. I started a new job at the end of November and I could feel right away that it wasn't going to work. It wasn't the job the problem but the management. I waited a bit but by the end of the second week, I went home crying and decided to leave. I started looking for a new job. During interviews, I was as honest as possible when they asked why I wanted to leave so soon, they all told me "I understand". I found a new job and I quit 10 days ago, I'm starting tomorrow. Don't hesitate ! Be honest, people can be understanding. Im in the exact same situation. I met my colleagues from my old job for a drink last week and i cried the moment i saw them. Link to comment
Hell_On_Heels Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 You can leave as soon as you want. Just don't expect to be able to use them as a reference or meaningful job history on a resume. One month isn't going to look much better than two weeks. j.man, would the OP leave this job off of the resume, but include it in an official application? Just curious Link to comment
wai Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 j.man, would the OP leave this job off of the resume, but include it in an official application? Just curious Very good question. I am also wondering myself. Do i put it on resume or not? Am I even allow to take it off? Link to comment
Jibralta Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Absolutely, you can leave it off of your resume. I leave stuff off my resume all the time, because every project in which I have been involved isn't relevant to every job that I want to win. I work in an industry where my resume must be continuously updated, so I am getting good at this! But in your case, I don't think it would hurt you to leave it on your resume, because 1) the duration of this job has been very short, 2) you can explain your decision in a way that shows pro-activeness on your part, After some consideration it became apparent that this was not as good a fit as expected with regard to my talents/skills and the company. and 3) you will have parted ways with your employer in a respectful manner (hopefully). Link to comment
sd95 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I say atleast a year and that next job must be 3 or more Link to comment
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