How long did it take for you to realize the job isn't a good fit after starting?

11 Comments

1. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 6,2022 at 5:32PM UTC

   I knew the first day.

   Happy to say on the other hand, I also knew the first day when it was a great fit.

2. AnonymousSeptember 7,2022 at 10:21PM UTC

   I've had the same feeling too

3. AnonymousSeptember 6,2022 at 7:12PM UTC

   When the owner of the company showed his true colors. It took about 3 months. True colors as in an absolute HR nightmare (I am the HR manager). Not sure how I've made it here for almost 18 months now, but I have. Don't get me wrong - I am looking and have had some decent offers, though just haven't found the right fit.

   Are you planning to stay?

4. AnonymousSeptember 7,2022 at 12:08AM UTC

   I completely understand .Sadly I might have to stay for awhile it took almost a year to get a position.

5. AnonymousSeptember 6,2022 at 7:40PM UTC

   I hear you loud and clear. Support is a big love language of mine when it comes to a job. Not necessarily do the work for me but feel like we are a team and all working toward the same goals. Takes me usually 2 months to know if this will work out and usually make plans to stay or go.

6. Ashley BasilioSeptember 6,2022 at 8:32PM UTC

   I have always believed that you need to give the new job at least one full year before deciding whether or not it's a good fit. Good luck!

7. KatSeptember 7,2022 at 1:49PM UTC

   Sometimes you know sooner than that. I'm all for giving a new job a chance, but there are many factors that determine if the job will be a good fit long term. I had a job I knew I wasn't going to stay at after about 2 weeks. Lack of support, no training, lack of well defined duties, poor communication and poor relationships with bosses/co-workers are big red flags that the job (and/or the company) are not right for you. I've experienced many of them, so I know trying to stay for a certain amount of time isn't always realistic or desirable.

8. Cyndi RosenblattSeptember 6,2022 at 9:43PM UTC

   Depends on why you don't think it's a great fit and whether your supervisor agrees with you. If you aren't picking it up in the expected time or you're totally miserable more days than not for whatever reason even though you are doing a good job, cut your losses and get out. You won't be forcing your boss to dismiss you during the probation period. If it's just that you don't see yourself there long-term but you can tolerate it for a while, take your time looking for better opportunities.

9. Rachel BulkoSeptember 6,2022 at 10:04PM UTC

   With retail and customer service jobs, it’s pretty clear right off the bat that a job will burn you out.
   I was at one job for 2 months and had stress dreams and constant feelings of burnout after one week there.

10. AnonymousSeptember 7,2022 at 6:51PM UTC

    It depends on the job ( is it full time or part time and the industry).

    For full-time roles, I've been told to give it at least a year to 18 months.

    For part-time, roughly 3-6 months.

    Of course, exceptions can be made for either one, but that's usually the rule of thumb I follow.

11. AnonymousSeptember 13,2022 at 12:30PM UTC

    On an average 3 months but if you are engaged on a long term project, I would say 6months.