Just Walked out of job :-(

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I've been in my organisation for 8 years (NHS) doing a job I loved. We underwent a restructure in the department recently (cost saving) so I applied and got another job in a different department which sounded great on paper. I've been doing it for 5weeks and I hate it. I've been trying to give it a chance but it's getting worse and worse. I am expected to do loads of complicated stuff with little training and today came in to a load of work where I didn't have a clue. I am so stressed with it and it's made me so miserable I told my coworker I was leaving. I really couldn't see the day through and got really upset. She admitted the job has reduced many to tears. I am home now but what do I do? I would like to stay with the trust working in a more suitable position similar to my previous one but would they entertain me now??? :-(. I really can't do my two months notice.... I have only been in this job 5 weeks! What should I do??

What did you do OP? Can you talk to your supervisor and ask for more training?

I contacted human resources who advised I could leave without notice which is what I've done. I was offered meetings with my manager but the thought of seeing them again made me feel sick. I just feel like such a failure and I feel incredibly embarrassed 😳. I am still looking on the job board but applying for lower band positions. I am hopeful to get something as most departments prefer experience so they don't have to train. I am lucky DH is supportive

It seems like they know this job is stressful. They should restructure the role.

Hope you get something soon.

I would take up the offer of meetings with your manager, take your union rep with you, write down your concerns and see if it can lead you to be redeployed to department. I wouldn't just walk out of a job.

What band was it op?

Would it be worth going to see your gp and getting signed off for a week, to give yourself some breathing space. Speak to your manager and ask to be referred to occupational health, they will be able to support you and hopefully advocate a transfer. Work related stress is tough, but with the right support you can get it sorted without making yourself unemployed.

And unless you've given written notice, you haven't actually left yet, you can retract a verbal resignation. Speak to your manager as soon as you can

I have nothing really to add but just wanted to say take a deep breath; it will be ok. Somehow you will figure this out. This won't last forever and you will get through this.

I vaguely remember during reorganisations where redundancies were being made where I worked, there was the opportunity to "try out" a different job for a period but retain the redundancy option if it wasn't right for you. It may only have been a month, and may not be available/appropriate in your case, but worth exploring perhaps?

Good luck