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1. Crystal Miller-O'BrienOctober 9,2021 at 3:55PM UTC

   Start searching. A job search in this economy can last for months if not years. But what you will gain in the process is a glimpse an other options and, perhaps, negotiation skills that may even make a difference at your current station. One never knows.

   Best of luck!

2. AnonymousOctober 9,2021 at 5:18PM UTC

   You can try managing your situation but you cannot change culture. So the question becomes whether there are change you can make or want to make to be more 9 of an individual worker and less a team oriented worker. If this is not something you can or want to do, then this environment is not a good fit.

   I, am much more of an individual worker and want to work for myself and my benefit first and the team second so this would fit my culture need. I like working on my own and less as part of a team. But I can definitely see where this would not be ideal for other people.

3. Jennifer ElliottOctober 12,2021 at 5:36PM UTC

   I experienced a situation in the past. I accepted a role because it offered a $30k increase in salary.
   Two weeks into the new role, with the new company, I knew it wasn't a good fit. I shared my concern with my partner and he advised me to stick it out. Long story short.. it was a nightmare and I should have left sooner. I think all of us have a free pass that we can use to explain a brief stint at a job. If the issue is culture, that's not going to change. It was there before you started, so your options are to acclimate or leave. Toxic or dysfunctional workplaces can have a long lasting impact on you psychologically and have a negative effect on your health. It's not worth it. I tend to view bad workplaces the same way as a bad relationship. I wouldn't stay with a partner that's abusive or that I don't feel a connection with. Nor would I stay in one that offers no advancement opportunities. So, I guess what I'm saying is ....don't stay in an environment that doesn't work for you. Find one that celebrates you and allows you to thrive. Good luck and keep us posted!

4. TracieOctober 12,2021 at 10:42PM UTC

   I was in a similar situation a few years ago and hung around because I kept thinking things would change with the promise of change, growth, and renewal. But we had a lot of leaders and no one to lead.. ..if that makes sense. I ended up leaving after a year or so, but what's funny is all the promise of change and growth while I was there... never happened. The company is now doing the same thing, just with different people. I say start looking for other opportunities and find something that you fully enjoy.

5. Nic Frick | Career Coach for New MomsOctober 15,2021 at 10:27PM UTC

   I just worked with a client who left her job after 1 week. If it's not a fit, it's not a fit. Sometimes you just have to move on.

   If you want to stick it out it's another thing.

   This is really a question that you might want to journal about and think about if you're trying to get approval from someone else or if you know you just need to leave and are afraid to do so.

   Like @Jennifer said below, hindsight is 20/20 and most people always say, "I wish I'd left sooner."

6. AnonymousOctober 18,2021 at 12:28AM UTC

   Culture is one thing you cannot change. You have only been there 3 months; give it another couple of months, but it never hurts to keep looking for another position (especially during these uncertain times). By doing so if the culture comes to a point where you are not able to tolerate it, you may have an alternative ready.