Is it bad to leave so soon...

Question

I started a job a few months ago and have found that I’m miserable. It’s not the right fit for me. I want to look for something new but I’m worried about two things; 1) there may not be much in my field due to COVID, and 2) I’m afraid I’ll burn bridges if I leave so soon and I’m a pandemic where they wouldn’t be able to rehire due to a hiring freeze at my location. Any advice?

Anonymous · Answer

Can you try to stick it out until you secure something ? Once you do, delete off your resume and move on

Kelley Shields, Career Happiness Coach · Answer

I realize this sounds self-interested, since I'm a life and career coach, but it really might be worth a session or two with a life or career coach to get some help with seeing how you can feel better in your current role, while still making longer-term plans to leave.  This is the exact kind of situations coaches really can help you with! There are companies that are hiring right now, and if you're miserable, I wouldn't worry about the optics of leaving quickly - I'd just try to get clear on why it's a bad fit, what you need to be in a better-fit job,  and then start working to make it happen!  Honestly, zero pressure to check me out, but if you want to just do a free call or check out my basic session with helps people with this issue, my website is www.kelleyshields.com.  If you have someone else to talk with, that's great too!  Just no need to try to muscle through it alone!

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you all for the recommendations. I’ll certainly take them to heart and see what I can do to improve my situation.

Karen Berger · Answer

It's difficult when a job does not turn out to be the right fit.  However, I agree with the recommendations above.  Can you pinpoint what exactly is making you miserable, and are there any steps you can take to mitigate that until the job market becomes a little more stable?  I have been in a similar situation, and found changing my approach and attitude helped me until the next opportunity as available.  Good luck!

Lady Pele · Answer

I'm sorry to hear that the new job isn't turning out as you expected.

In this difficult time, unless you are financially independent, I would encourage you to keep what you have while you re-initiate the search for something with a better fit.  Perhaps focus on what you can learn in the current position that will help you and the next employer (be it hard or soft skills).

Good luck!

Kathy Peters · Answer

What is it about your job that's making you miserable?  Is it the actual job description? Is it a people / co-worker thing?  Is it your work environment?  See if you can't pinpoint what, exactly, is making you unhappy then find a way to 'fix' it.  If you're feeling unchallenged, maybe there's a new project that you can take on, or an existing one you can join the team.  If you're feeling unappreciated, start recognizing good work in others and letting them know -- maybe they're return the favor.  Make it a habit to 'do a good deed daily' -- doing for others always makes us feel better about ourselves.

Anonymous · Answer

Hello, as someone who was recently Covid-19 downsized, I would recommend keeping your job at all costs, at least for the time being. Think about the factors that are making you miserable, and try to mitigate or overcome them as best you can. Hang on for as long as you can, and focus on maintaining a positive attitude and being a strong resource and key contributor to your team mates. You've already made the decision to leave, which is fine, but you can/should try to control the timing of your departure.  Being on the 'outside' looking in is not fun right now!!

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