For those who just started a new job and realize it is not a good fit, what were some of the reasons in deciding to move on?

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1. AnonymousOctober 4,2022 at 9:27PM UTC

   Company Culture, life-work balance and income.

2. AnonymousOctober 4,2022 at 9:40PM UTC

   I just started a job 3 weeks ago and am leaving… which I feel bad for but I remembered companies fire without any care for people ??‍♀️. my reasons:

   1. My role in my contract is different from the actual role
   2. It’s a remote role and I thought I wanted that but realized with my GAD and depression that’s the worst thing I can do
   3. they point blank told me they are trying to automate my role (clearly career opportunities are not looking good)
3. AnonymousOctober 4,2022 at 10:06PM UTC

   1) Toxic micromanaging boss: deciding factor is when she stripped me of all meaningful work with no explanation when asked 2) no support as a new manager: determining factor was when I realized how important it is to have a boss that supports you bc you don’t have permission to lead

4. AnonymousOctober 4,2022 at 10:34PM UTC

   I’m at that point now and have been at mine almost 3 years, lol.
   The culture is what made me decide this. I’m a boundaries person.

5. Barb HansenOctober 4,2022 at 11:51PM UTC

   Here are some reasons that I have left a job after a short period of time:

   "it wasn't a good fit" b/c the executive team used bible verses to justify cheating customers.

   "it wasn't a good fit" b/c I was being asked to do work that was outside of what I was hired to do and that work that I didn't want to do (nothing illegal or shady, the work was not moving my career forward and i had the opportunity to move onto another job that fit with my career goals)

   "it wasn't a good fit" b/c I got offered another job that more than doubled my salary.

6. AnonymousOctober 5,2022 at 1:16AM UTC

   I didn’t fit in with the corporate culture, the pay was low with no sign of increasing, too many mindless projects and red tape, it didn’t fit any of my skills. There was a “virtual Christmas Party” after work hours that was nearly mandatory (I don’t celebrate Christmas), they wanted me to define my “superpower” for publication on the website (I am over 50 and just wanted to work- I am not a superhero). It just wasn’t for me. I spent a miserable few weeks there before finding a much better fit - I recommend moving on as soon as you can. The company was not bad or mean to me, but I still hated every minute.

7. AnonymousOctober 5,2022 at 1:57AM UTC

   There were signs that the company wasn't organized from when I was being interviewed.My instinct said not to take the role but I did and when I started I realized there wasn't any clear direction or process.I like structure and I was stressed within 3 days.It wasn't worth it stay and be stressed any longer

8. AnonymousOctober 5,2022 at 3:47PM UTC

   Following

9. AnonymousOctober 5,2022 at 8:09PM UTC

   Looking back my last job I stayed at for 1 year, My manager liked me and the pay was good but, it was truly like a nut house. Glad to be away from it!

10. AnonymousOctober 5,2022 at 8:39PM UTC

    Toxic owner of the company - who was my direct boss before a huge change within the company that has made my work life so much easier. However, I am still looking for another position where there are less lies and toxicity.

11. AnonymousOctober 6,2022 at 1:13AM UTC

    Get out as soon as you can! I tried to stay to see if I could make things work. This has been the longest 4 months; I feel like I'm literally being drained of life.

12. AnonymousOctober 6,2022 at 2:07PM UTC

    Poor leadership & culture are two that would drive me to seek a change.

13. AnonymousOctober 6,2022 at 3:22PM UTC

    My current job is a mean girl environment. The clique is the entire team - who have worked together for years. Very few new hires last due to the team culture and the climate or creates. They all talk about each other. It’s also highly disorganized and constantly short staffed. All of it amounts to an office that no one new wants to be in.