Quitting while in training

Anonymous

October 20,2022 at 5:39PM UTC

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Hi everyone! I have a query about what to do when one wants to quit a position while still in training. To be honest, this position was a “safe” choice and I’m not very excited about it. I just quit a similar job and thought I could woman up and make that money, but again I’m not excited about it. I finish my online degree in a few weeks and then estimate 2-3 months to find a job I actually like. Besides this position in training, I have another part time job, so while money will be tight for a while, between the part time job and savings, I won’t struggle. To quit this position while I’m still in training, is it bad form to say something like: “Thank you for the opportunity, but the position is not a good fit.”

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AnonymousOctober 20,2022 at 7:12PM UTC
YES!! I was in the exact same situation a few months ago. I’m so glad I quit during training week because I got peace of mind and an amazing job and team now. Follow your gut and heart!!
AnonymousOctober 20,2022 at 7:14PM UTC
Be honest with them that it is not a good fit.
They should appreciate you leaving before they have a big time investment.
Plus they may have another candidate from the hiring round they could offer the job to.
AnonymousOctober 20,2022 at 10:24PM UTC
Yes that is perfect acceptable and will give the company the chance to find someone who is a better fit.
KatieOctober 21,2022 at 1:06PM UTC
Yes! Better to quit during training. On the company's side, they will appreciate not investing their time and money in you if you don't plan to stay. Let them move on and fill the position with someone who is excited about the job.
AnonymousOctober 21,2022 at 9:12PM UTC
To predict 2-3 mths to find your ideal job, I would just proceed with caution. Depending on the industry, recession survivability, etc and your matching skill set and strategy for applying for jobs and networking would influence whether it would take 1 mth or over a year. So unless you already have contacts in your pocket that can guarantee you a job in 2-3 mths you should consider how long your current finances will keep you afloat for the next year. For ex, if your finances does not protect you for 2 yrs, then it is safer to keep applying for jobs until you find your next. Also, even if you have a part time job, ees will look at your last full time job and if it has been a while since you worked a full time job that could be a reason for them to pick someone else’s package over yours despite your credentials and background, so unless you are dealing with direct harassment or a hostile work environment, highly recommend sticking it out and carving out time to aggressively apply for the job you want. Good luck!