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Hate new job

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RBJRita · 30/04/2022 16:01

I started a new job at the beginning of the month after leaving a job I was in for nearly 6 years. I'm still working for the same company but have moved into an admin role. When I applied, I was told I had already got the job prior to interviews because of how much they wanted me. I knew some of the team prior and they are all lovely people but I really don't like the job.

I've had little to no training, my first 2 days I was told to work from home when I didn't have anything to do. Then my first 2 weeks I literally sat around asking if there was anything I could do and I was told no and sent home early every day. Now it's starting to get busy I'm literally just left to sort everything out on my own, I've got emails and jobs coming through constantly and I'm always having to shout up for help then waiting for someone to go through things with me whilst more things come through and it builds up. I know that eventually it won't always be like that but I think it's making me doubt if I even like the job.

My manager never checks in on me and I feel like they thought I could do more than I can so never think to see if I'm okay. I'm having to attend meetings which is something I've never had to do before and I'm just finding everything really overwhelming.

I haven't been there long so I understand I probably need to give it more time but I'm conscious that I should also trust my gut and just stop wasting everyone's time if I don't like it.

There are 2 other jobs that have come up within the company that I'm interested in but I would feel so embarrassed going into another team so soon.

I know I've made a really stupid decision, which is entirely my own fault and at the end of the day it's my decision what I decide to do, but just wanted to hear others opinions.

Apologies for the essay, thank you in advance!

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PinkGreen · 30/04/2022 16:25

It's a difficult decision for you. If you give it another couple of months you might feel differently. But if you feel that you know for sure that you won't like it you might be better to be honest with management and apply for one of the other positions if you think one of them would be better. But what would happen if you did not get the other position?

I started a new job at the beginning of February. I realised I had made a mistake and taken the wrong job. Luckily a job I had turned down was still advertised. I got in touch with the employer and they were happy to offer me the job again. So I handed in my notice after a month to move to the job i had turned down. Sometimes you know straight away when it is not the right job

TheHatinaCat · 30/04/2022 16:42

I hate to say it but that sounds fairly standard for an admin job. Everyone assumes admin is easy and anyone can do it.

What were you doing before? Something similar?

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RBJRita · 30/04/2022 16:49

@PinkGreen Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. How is your new job? I definitely wouldn't risk it and only hand my notice in if I was successful.

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Neveranynamesleft · 30/04/2022 16:52

Life's too short.
You're not happy so tell them the job just isn't what you expected and know that it will be beneficial for the company (and yourself) if you move to a post that is advertised.

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RBJRita · 30/04/2022 16:55

@TheHatinaCat I 100% agree with you that it's not easy, I never expected it to be. I did a reception role prior which I also think people expect to be a breeze. There was a bit of admin thrown into that role and it was definitely stressful at times but I don't remember ever feeling like this.

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TheHatinaCat · 30/04/2022 17:36

I'd set up a one hour meeting with your boss to go through everything they want you to cover (i.e. booking meeting rooms, ordering stationery, applying for visas, etc.). Ask for a contact for each of these areas so you can have a bit more in depth training.

Maybe say you are feeling a bit overloaded and ask them what your priorities are.

What sort of tasks are you doing? Who are you doing it for? Is it a big team?

Admin jobs are hard if you have a billion and one people firing tasks at you. They rarely give you all the information which makes life very difficult. They are generally very hard work and you have to be extremely quick and have the ability to push back on stuff that people can do perfectly well themselves.

I was a PA for a very long time and would not advocate going the admin/PA route. It's bloody hard work for not a lot of thanks!

Toponeniceone · 30/04/2022 17:41

Find a bit of grit and anger op! This is on them and not on you! You've had no training! They need to invest some time in you. Don't question yourself. When you're back in send meeting requests to whoever you need to and book their time for training. Make a list of all the tasks that are building up.

PinkGreen · 07/06/2022 06:19

Hello Op, how did you get on? Did you settle into your job or move? I have been in my new job for over 2 months now and I am really liking it but it has taken 2 months to settle and know what I am doing and what is expected of me. It is very different to anything I have done before. Hopefully you feel more settled now.

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