I quit my Director position in August due to awful leadership.

Anonymous

October 10,2022 at 1:37AM UTC

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I quit my Director position in August due to awful leadership. I took a break & casually looked for a new job but I was stressing that I left a job without something lined up. I was planning on looking for a Project Manager role as I was a little burned out & wanted more work/life balance. One company reached out and within a week, I had completed 3 interviews and was offered a director role. I've been there a little over a week. Everyone seems nice but the boss reminds me of the boss I left. My team's only concern is that I "fight" for them. I'm seeing a few red flags. I'm wondering if it is too soon to start looking elsewhere. I mean I'll stick it out while I look but I think I jumped too fast because I wasn't getting any interviews. Thoughts?

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AnonymousOctober 10,2022 at 2:06AM UTC
Well it will be nice to have employment during the upcoming holidays.
Keep looking and this time you won't jump due to fear but desire.
AnonymousOctober 10,2022 at 1:04PM UTC
This happened to me about a year and a half ago. I started looking within 6 months of being here. I have had a few really good offers though I now know what to look for in regards to some of the red flags I have experienced here. I am still here and trying to make it work.
I wish you luck! I know it is such a hard decision.
KathyOctober 10,2022 at 2:33PM UTC
While you look, could you use this position as an opportunity to further develop your leadership skills? Get to know the boss better and the team as well. Or is it so toxic that it's a threat to your health and wellbeing? In which case, run and find something else! Good luck.