Quitting a job after a week...

Question

Have any of you ever quit a job after only a week? Maybe you accepted a job offer, then found out you landed a different job you'd prefer to accept. Or, you gave a new job an honest effort but realized it just wasn't the right fit. I've personally quit a job after only a week of working there because I wasn't satisfied with the work culture or my micromanager. Can anyone else relate?

Anonymous · Answer

I didn't quit after a week, but I quickly knew within my first week, this was not the job or company for me. It was a dream job, at a dream company, in my dream industry, but it ended up just not being fit both in terms of culture and the actual role. I tried sticking it out, but left after about 7 months at the company.

Melynda M. · Answer

Jeez Louise. A month is the shortest amount of time I've lasted at a position: once, as a server right after high school, and in a retail job right after college. Both jobs were so dysfunctional and high stress that they made me physically ill, and I was feeling flighty, so it was a mix. I can't imagine leaving after a week, but the idea strikes me as brave more than anything. It's a power move, for sure.

Anonymous · Answer

I am really grateful for this thread as I am contemplating restarting my job search after only 2.5 months with a new company after a 4 month sabbatical. There is something that just doesn't seem right anymore... perhaps too many cracks have shown in too short a spam of time... I realize all companies have their drama, history, personalities, problems, etc (no perfect company out there, for sure) but just the few little gremlins that have shown up are too big of a red flag for me... examples are a hyper passive-aggressive boss, controlling sales person, super depressed from the job team mates, and not a lot of business coming in.... which results in me bored.

That was a helpful little vent! Thank you for starting this thread.... I'd tell you, my darling, if it doesn't feel right, move on to get what you need and feels best! (I shall take my own advice too!)

Anonymous · Answer

My first job out of college was with a hospice center. My main task was basically assisting families and patients with end of life planning.  It was so emotionally taxing and I couldn’t handle it. I gave my notice within the first or second week.

lynck · Answer

I can totally relate. The sooner you leave, the less you'd need to explain the short tenure on your resume. Just leave it off completely. Lord knows they won't give you two weeks notice i they decide to get rid of you. If you're not happy and you have choices, make the leap!

Anonymous · Answer

When I was 23 I quit a job after about two weeks. My boss was so mean and always yelling/cursing people out, and he tried to overload me with responsibilities when I had no idea what I was doing yet. Also the married guy I shared a space with was a little TOO friendly — ugh. Then they expected me to stay after hours multiple days a week to attend events without pay. It was super toxic and 6 years later I have no regrets. Even when I quit, my new coworkers totally understood. Meanwhile, when I thanked my boss for understanding, he was like 'Well, I don't understand.' Lol. I didn't even say anything negative about him when I left! I just said I wanted to pursue another type of career (which was also true). I was lucky enough to still be living with my parents at the time so financially it wasn't going to be a huge burden.

Anonymous · Answer

I knew within the first few months that I was overqualified for a job and after chatting with my manager a couple of times and after seeing that no opportunity for growth was available, I let them know that was why I was leaving after 5 months. I didn't think it was fair to waste anyone's time and that they could find someone a better fit for what they were looking for and so could I!

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