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I made a big career change in January with hopes of taking a step back to have a lower intensity job.

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I made a big career change in January with hopes of taking a step back to have a lower intensity job.

I joined without a boss and that role was filled in April. Things have gotten extremely intense since my boss joined and I haven’t hit the very aggressive goals, that honestly seem unrealistic. I took a huge paycut for this job, over 50% thinking it would be worth it for lower stress. But it actually feels just as stressful as my prior field, with significantly less pay. My colleague keeps urging me to stick it out for awhile, but I actually think this role & environment is a bad fit for me. If I start job searching will being under a year in my role work against me? I haven’t job searched so quickly into a new job before. Any tips for navigating that?

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  1. Anonymous

    Honestly take a lesson from GenZ.......only stay if it fits yiur life and don't worry about tenure. I have job hopped since the 80s and it has served me well. No more than 2 years without a promotion and 3 to 5 with . I chase the money and the great work has followed.

    Tenure is over rated. If asked I just say it wasn't a fit. But I've found the dynamic great leaders and companies don't care.

  2. Anonymous

    Truth. I know one person who’s had like eight jobs in 10 years. Doesn’t seem to hurt him.

    I also know a woman about 40 who changed jobs every couple mothers for the $. She’s a fashion executive.

    One of the reason that I stay with my company is that we don’t get reviews.

  3. Anonymous

    Go ahead and start job searching now. The process typically takes many months before finding something (and if it doesn't take you as long, that's even better.) In the future, never make a choice based on something being "easy." I remember in college, the "bunny" classes turned out to be the most difficult ones. Same for jobs; instead of looking for a low-stress or easy one, look for one where you can fully use your skills to make a difference, preferably one that pays well. On your days off, it's easier to get a massage, a pedicure, etc. if you're well-paid.

  4. Anonymous

    Great advice, thank you! Lesson learned for me. I came in with an insider’s perspective that I trust but the environment has completely changed under new management. It’s always a gamble with leadership changes.

  5. Laura

    This is coming from someone who worked in HR, it comes down to the totality of your career/experience package not just one job. If you know this job isn't a fit and it isn't going to get better, start looking. Don't worry about it being under a year and having to stick it out!

  6. Anonymous

    Since this post other newer hires in my role have left in under 1yr. That’s really given me the courage I needed. I’ve been putting in work on my resume & LinkedIn profile so I can lead a stronger search. And setting a goal for myself to leave by Jan/Feb. Thank you for the advice!

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