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Someone talk some sense into me please-job woes

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Partey · 21/07/2022 19:30

I’ve been in a new role for a matter of weeks. My previous job was fixed term so couldn’t stay there .
New job is in a fairly niche area, well paid, interesting, excellent environment and colleagues. But it’s a lot, very challenging. The commute is an hour each way and is costing £££.

I’ve been contacted and asked to apply for a different role, still using my skills, probably more suited them actually. Still a challenge but more streamlined if that makes sense. A lesser salary but minutes from home. I know a few people there who love it and have been there long term.

I’m so fucking torn, I feel very guilty potentially leaving new job after a month. But a big change to my home life has happened recently and job b would lift so much pressure, certainly in the short term but potentially for much longer too. I’m a single parent, with only one person for practical support and childcare.

I feel like I’m letting current employer down, they’ve already invested so much in me time and effort wise and feel like a massive bloody let down. I feel like I need a good shake!

can anyone offer me any wisdom at all? From a recruiters perspective even? Would you hate someone who left after a month?

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BlooberryBiskits · 21/07/2022 19:53

If you think you’d prefer other job, apply & find out more

After 1 month an employer has not invested a lot in you/everyone is replaceable…

At this point, you could probably drop the other job from your CV without saying anything too

Alittlelow · 21/07/2022 19:55

Everyone is replaceable. Change jobs if the other suits you better.

GoldPig · 21/07/2022 20:05

If you’ll be financially better off and happier it’s a no brainer, go with your gut.

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InconvenientPeg · 21/07/2022 20:07

If they had a round of redundancies, you would be the first to go. Def apply for the other job if it suits you better!

wheresmymojo · 21/07/2022 20:10

If they needed to cut costs they wouldn't think twice about getting rid of you after a month.

I say this as a senior manager. You don't owe a company anything.

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