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How to leave "new" job - is it possible?!

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Oxocuboid · 03/05/2022 19:44

Long story short, I hate my job.
I was so desperate and then super excited to get it as its in the industry I want to be in however it's extremely stressful for the wage (<20k FT) and I'm not exaggerating on the stress. I've been here since the start of the year and really think it's going to be hard to get anything else especially in this industry as surely they'll think I can't hack it? I know I could if the department was ran correctly but it isn't and hasn't been since before lockdown - found this out from existing staff! They've had about 10 people leave this role (2-3 posts in this role at any one time) in the last few years so a high turnover and its all been for the same reasons - stress, poor pay and no guidance etc
I know this function is not the same in other organisations, as others I know work in this field and love it. (it's a common role and not niche, think HR, payroll type job)
Can anyone in hiring positions give me some advice i.e if you were hiring for role x and my only experience is my short, current role would you have your suspicions looking at my application form? You'd question my short stint wouldn't you?
I want to stay in this field but not here, but I can't just leave as need the income as much as I'd love to.

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JollyWilloughby · 03/05/2022 19:47

You wouldn’t need to include it on an application forms. I never do anyway and the shortest stint I ever did was one day. Life is too short, move on.

Oxocuboid · 03/05/2022 19:51

I did otherwise I'd have a 5 month gap I can't account for plus p45 would have employers details!

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FelicityRelaxington · 03/05/2022 19:52

Recruiters are so desperate for staff. Honestly, don't sweat it. Move on! It's an applicant's market!

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growinggreyer · 03/05/2022 19:53

You definitely would need to mention a job that you have been doing since January but definitely apply for other things. Just think about a convincing reason eg the new job is closer, the hours are better, more chance for promotion etc. As long as you are diplomatic it will be fine.

Fleurty · 03/05/2022 20:03

As a hiring manager I wouldn't dismiss someone with one short term role on their CV, if it was a series of roles under a year I would be concerned.

At interview you need to be diplomatic though, no one looks good slagging off their current employer even if they deserve it. Say it hasn't been a good fit and pick out one issue to highlight if pressed. I wouldn't say workload or stress though, maybe just say that the type of work you're doing isn't as expected.

Oxocuboid · 03/05/2022 20:14

Thank you @growinggreyer and @Fleurty that's great advice. I loved my role previous to this one and would have stayed it just wasn't the right industry and not the career path I wanted. I just feel like a failure atm and it's not my fault I feel that way, truthfully I've just been let down!

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EmmaStone · 03/05/2022 22:01

I've just interviewed 2 people with short stints in current roles. They had good reasons (one threat of redundancy, the other found the systems were outdated and the company unwilling to consider updates/improvements), and it didn't impact on my considerations for them for the role, sometimes things just don't work out. In fact they were my no 1 & 2 in terms of candidates, and we offered one the role.

I think most interviewers would be sympathetic, as long as it's not a normal pattern throughout your CV.

Oxocuboid · 04/05/2022 11:18

Thanks @EmmaStone ideally I want to stay somewhere long term which is what I thought would happen where I am but it's a shambles. It's hard not to be negative when no one cares. A more senior colleague said it will get easier and to stick it out. They've been there a week longer than me with no training and constantly stressed.... Which is a bit easier bare on 50k!

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