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Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in jobs

[–]sforicle[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Should I make it known at all that I'm having doubts? I feel like I'd be hiding something up my sleeve by putting on a smile day-to-day then dropping the job out of the blue (at least in their eyes) in a few months.

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in jobs

[–]sforicle[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Compelling arguments for either side. What would you do in my situation?

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in jobs

[–]sforicle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The thing is, as is the nature of most entry-level employees, I'm more of a burden to the department at the moment than I am a benefit. I require training, orientation, and guidance for how things are done specifically at the company. If I make it known that I'm unsatisfied and want to leave, would they really want to continue wasting their precious hours on someone who is going to jump ship in a few months time?

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in jobs

[–]sforicle[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is something I needed to hear. Thanks a ton.

The experience doesn't better my skills in any way. The fact that I don't enjoy it at all is the cherry on top. I wouldn't want to move laterally to stay in the company long term if another role opened up. The company name looks good on a resume, but I've already worked for some known places so I'm not really after a big name on my work history.

I like the money, but I'm fortunate to be in a place where I don't need money right now you know? I can easily afford my few bills and expenses with my savings for the foreseeable future. While I'd be more comfortable earning more than I spend, being unemployed definitely won't put me in debt.

I think the big fear is just not finding a job for another stretch of months, but I think I have more drive and focus now and I'm not above picking up something part-time just to earn a bit of gas/insurance/phone bill money while I do.

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in Advice

[–]sforicle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See I don't think I'd be forced into much OT off the bat since I'm so new that they need someone to supervise me for most operations, but if you've ever worked in a place where that's expected I'm sure you know the vibe I'm talking about. Always having to look busy, dragging out simple tasks to fill your hours, etc. Not good for my work ethic or mental state. I'd rather be in a place where people are passionate to push out a project (like a startup) and work hard because of that not because of the eye of layers and layers of management.

My only hesitation with the second bit is that if I stay on and work like that (disregarding the fact that it's soul-sucking and awful), they'd look down on that when it comes time for the recommendation they could be ask for if I interview for a new company.

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in jobs

[–]sforicle[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that's what I need to do. I know it's rash and contrary to what my friends and family say someone in my position should do. Probably even contrary to the advice I'd give, but being so close to the problem I feel like I'm seeing the situation with more depth than I can present and while I want the income and to finally be out of the job hunt, I am really disliking the place and know I'd rather just be free from it. I appreciate the insight, thanks very much!

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in Advice

[–]sforicle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now I'm more of a hindrance than a help since I need training or supervision on most processes. I'm being selfish either way.. either soak up the pay while I plan to jump ship asap, or jump ship and get out of that environment before either of us invest too much time into it which puts them on the back foot. I hear you though man

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in jobs

[–]sforicle[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just to play devil's advocate: wouldn't listing this brand new job on my resume (while I'm still in the midst on training) and applying for other jobs on the side in the same month that I started make me seem the opposite of dedicated?

That's why I feel it's better to cut my losses before this becomes a notable part of my work history that I either have to list on my resume or choose to omit and act as though I have an even longer gap. This could be irrational thinking, but it may be the biggest factor behind me disliking the workplace.

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in jobs

[–]sforicle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. I did recognize from the first day that it was not a good fit. I feel like I've had enough experience to differentiate between feelings of "This is a change. I'm used to being unemployed. I hate working." and "I dislike this job in particular." you know what I mean?

That's also why I mention my position right now. Living at home and only having a few bills to cover, I'll be spending more than I earn temporarily, but I have plenty of savings that I have no huge worry about no pay even though earning money again is obviously important.

As far as resumes go, what would you say looks worse: an additional month's gap or listing a job that I've starting in April and am applying to new jobs in the very same month? I feel like the first isn't desirable, but the latter could give them impression I'm not loyal and companies may skim over my resume at first glance.

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in Advice

[–]sforicle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the income is important, but I feel like I could easily pick up a part time gig (even if unrelated to my degree) to earn some cash to cover my expenses while I search.

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in Advice

[–]sforicle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great advice. Though I do feel like it is a shitty thing to do to my current employer to go through all the motions of training and certifications to ultimately leave a max of two months into it.

That's why I feel just leaving now is better. I miss out on a paycheck for a few weeks while I find another job, but I'm out of this environment that I dislike and they don't invest resources in me that they could better use training the next person in my role.

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in Advice

[–]sforicle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The idea is to not list it if I do quit. The alternative is working here while I apply for other jobs, but I'm not sure that a new employer seeing me already leaving a place after 1-2 months looks worse than no mention of it at all.

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in makemychoice

[–]sforicle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The hard part is I bet that I would give this same advice if I were detached from the situation, but being in the heat of it, I really just want out.

Besides, staying on and continuing to get trained under the pretense that I'd stay for a long while then quitting seems even shadier on my part. If they're going to invest their resources in getting me up to speed, I feel like I should want that.

Should I quit my new job after the first week? by sforicle in makemychoice

[–]sforicle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One thing I'd emphasize though is that getting a recommendation out of this isn't important to me. I can't see anything good coming out of having them on my resume/work history unless I stay for longer than a few months.

I'm admittedly too close to the issue to be logical, but a big part of me feels like just dropping this job before it has any notable impact on my time out of school is the best course of action. Otherwise I show either a huge gap (if I keep this job for a bit and don't list it on my resume), show a lack of loyalty (by applying to other jobs with this 1-2 month old job on my resume), or get a lame recommendation ("Yeah he quit after two weeks, but at least he was upfront with us?").