To leave a job after 2-3 weeks?

[Kellinosaur]

I started my job 2 weeks ago, but today I received an e-mail for another company I had an interview with around 3-4 weeks ago and they've offered me the job. This job is better paid and a better fit for me, but is it awful to leave a job so soon? I'm on a trial 3 month contract so would I even be allowed to leave before that time is up? The new job want me to start next Monday.

It’s a trial. They can get rid of you. You can leave.

You will be burning a bridge though. Can you afford that?

Sod it, go! It's a trial not a prison sentence. You'll regret it if you don't.
Good luck.& enjoy the new new role

Take the other job. It's awkward but you need to put yourself first.

Oh no 2 qualms about it,up and go for other job. Good luck...enjoy

Your current employer wouldn’t hesitate to get rid of you if they suddenly needed to. No need to do any more for them.

I once handed in my notice for a job on my first day. The job was just a make-do minimum wage call centre one but if bee offer a graduate position in my dream role where the offer came in on the day I started the job! I felt absolutely no guilt at all.

Thanks everyone!
Does anyone know how much notice I'd be expected to give?

I'd be surprised if have to give any notice while on trial, but a couple of days would be nice of you.

You'll probably be in your probation period and have one week's notice, but they may well let you go right away - not worth putting any more resources into training you.

I would do it. I learned the hard way with one job: I knew from day 1 I had made a mistake, but I told myself I was being silly and had to stick it out. If I'd listened to myself I might have been able to take one of the offers I turned down. As it was I stayed a year until I was at breaking point with mental health and was only saved by them making me redundant. Never again.

Usually during a probationary period you just need to give one week's notice. It'll say in either your contract or offer of employment. They also only need give you one week. That's got office jobs paid monthly.

Would I still get paid for the days I've already worked?

Just go. I was in a similar position years ago and turned it down, and have been kicking myself ever since.

Go for it. Keep us updated. Good luck.

Have you signed a contract for the new job? This would state what your notice period is. If not, I'd check with Citizens Advice or ACAS to make sure you meet legal minimum required notice.

My guess is they will let you go immediately or work till end of the week.

Fingers crossed for you that they are decent about it. They might even offer you more money!

Been there done that! Likely your notice is only a week but check your contract. As for your start date, you agree with the company, they don't dictate (if they do.... It's not a good sign) sure they'll be fine though!

Go for it. You don't owe any loyalty!

You should definitely be paid for the weeks you've done.

Been there. Yes you should get paid for work you’ve done. For me I handed in my notice and went the same day. If you have somewhere to go, then go! BUT do it well and professionally - always have a good exit, you never know who you’ll meet on your way up or down.

I left a job after 7 weeks once for similar reasons. I didn’t work any notice at all, it was pointless as I hasn’t done anything other than on line learning for 7 weeks. I was paid for the time I’d worked and my arrcrued holiday.

I will never be employed by the civil service again, but having seen it for 7 weeks that suits me perfectly well.