Want to walk away from new job

[Shitshovel]

I’ve NC’d for this just in case. I started a new job several weeks ago and I hate it. So much so that I don’t want to do it for one second longer. It just isn’t what I was led to believe and have totally mentally checked out. I’m angry that I made a mistake and was sold a lie.

I haven’t slept properly since I started as I knew it was wrong almost immediately. How can I escape? What do I actually say? I’m fortunate that I can take my time looking for something else, and I can cover the gap it will leave with some contract work as it’s only been a few weeks, but I just don’t know how to actually leave. I never want to see or speak to them again but I know that’s childish and pathetic.

I did this recently, I got what I thought was my lucky break for my dream job and it was just so so awful. I basically emailed my resignation in and then had a call with manager saying it wasn't working for me, didn't have to work my notice as was so new at the job, but got paid for it.
I'd keep it short and sweet in both email and in person, thanks for the opportunity but its not working out for me due to the opportunity not quite matching up to what was initially described.

Thanks. That’s exactly it. On paper and in the interview it sounded perfect but it’s totally grim. I don’t really want to speak to the manager as they are an arse and one of the reasons why I’m struggling with it, but I suppose I’ll have to 😬 I just need to decide whether I can put on a game face until the end of the week or do it in the morning. There’s a piece of work that I’m supposed to be working on this week, and I’d leave them in deep shit if I don’t do it, but I’m awake at 1pm stressing about going back there.

1am!

I left in the middle of a project too, didn't complete it as was on gardening leave for the short notice, my thoughts were if the roles were reversed would this manager/company bend over backwards to accommodate me, hell no. So I wasn't going to sacrifice my mental health for them. I burnt bridges tbh, but it was worth it for me and I am moving into a different sector, but weight up how small or large an industry you work in for if bailing on a project will bite you in the bum!

Liz? Is that you?

Can you ride it out and apply for jobs elsewhere?

I trained for 4 years and then landed what I thought was my ideal job. Within a week I hated it! Not the job for me at all 😞 I stayed there and applied for various jobs. It took a while but, eventually, I was offered the job Im in now. 30+ years later I’m still there and enjoying every minute (except the occasional late, sleepless, nights due to stress of the job). Now I wouldn’t change my job for the world.

Stick with it OP. Something better will come along. Be sure to apply for it.
Good Luck! 🍀