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Leaving a job I've only been in for 3 months?

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Willowwisp23 · 30/05/2019 19:54

Oh wise people of Mumsnet, I need some advice/a kick up the arse!

I started back at work early this year after 4 years as a sahm. My job got me out of the house and give me the opportunity to use my brain which I feel I didn't do much in those 4 years at home.

I quite like the job however it is low pay and I am not entitled to things my colleagues are such as bank holiday pay, sick pay, etc. I also am not a huge fan of my boss. As I say though, I like the job (or at least I like being at work) and the people.

I saw another job advert for a company that actively perused me a number of years ago. At the time I wasn't interested but this time I felt like I had to look into it.

I applied for and subsequently got offered this other job today. This job is better pay and with a bigger company that is offering more opportunities. My new boss also seems more human than my current boss. It is also less hours which would give me more spare time.

I now feel extreme anxiety at the thought of handing my notice in tomorrow. They will not be happy I'm moving on so quickly and I'll have to work there another 4 weeks before my notice period is up. I'm also questioning is this the right move. My husband thinks it's a great opportunity and I should take it and think of what's best for myself and my family and not a company I've only been with a few months.

My question really is, what would you do and how do I word my resignation?

I'm the past I have stayed far too long at jobs I wanted to leave due to my fear of handing my notice in and what people will think. Pathetic I know!

Any advice appreciated.

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edwinbear · 30/05/2019 22:37

I left a civil service job after 7 weeks having received an offer back in my ‘old’ industry. I told them it would be pointless working my notice as I hadn’t been trained to a actually do anything by that point and walked out. It was a good move

looondonn · 30/05/2019 22:38

I did this

My supervisor was a cow from hell

Few weeks in applied elsewhere and got it

Best thing I ever did

Rockmysocks · 31/05/2019 06:59

A better job with better pay and paid bank holidays (can't imagine why yours aren't when the rest of the staff are paid)... with a nicer boss... it's a no brainer.

Be brave and hand your notice in. If you don't you'll kick yourself forever. Your boss might be off with you but sounds like that won't be much different to how he is now.
Hand notice in, it'll be a 10 minute conversation with boss then it'll be business as usual. Go and remember that the 4 weeks will soon pass and you'll soon be in shiny new job.

TomSmitten · 31/05/2019 07:03

Have you accepted the new role and agreed salary, hours etc? You mention negotiating salary so I wasn't sure. I wouldn't hand in your notice until all that is agreed amd in writing. But I would resign as soon as possible once you have accepted their offer!

WeShouldOpenABar · 31/05/2019 07:11

They won't give you a second thought after you leave so don't give them one.

DonnaDarko · 31/05/2019 07:19

I stayed in a job once for two weeks and it was an amazing opportunity for me. It was a management role with a massive increase in salary. But when I got there I could tell why they hadn't kept a manager for the team. The work culture was toxic, everyone was working ridiculous overtime without getting paid and senior management refused to listen to any of my suggestions (including not making staff answer the phone when clients call outside of business hours).

I was really anxious in those two weeks so left one day and didn't bother to go back, just handed in my resignation via email. In my opinion, they didn't deserve more.

So don't feel bad for only being there for 3 months :D

I am in another management role now and I love it and may never leave lol

Teateaandmoretea · 31/05/2019 07:23

Of course yanbu they need to offer better terms and conditions to keep their staff. Congratulations, sounds like it's all falling into place for you

Darkbendis · 31/05/2019 07:31

I handed in my notice 2 months after I started my former job. 9 years ago. The only great thing about it was the team, almost everyone was really nice, friendly and as supportive as they could be. But I hated the job, what it involved, the inflexibility, the meagre pay. Everyone understood why I left and it was the best move I have ever done professionaly, never regretted it.

moonrises · 31/05/2019 07:35

If you are part time often your bank holiday hours are included in your annual leave hours and then you book it out of that. Full time staff don't have their bank holidays included.

ifyouneedmenow · 31/05/2019 07:40

Do it !
You probably won't need to do 4 weeks notice as you've not been there long enough ask if you can do shorter notice .

Raindrops81 · 31/05/2019 10:22

If you are part time often your bank holiday hours are included in your annual leave hours and then you book it out of that. Full time staff don't have their bank holidays included.

Yes this is what I was going to say, are you sure the bank holiday issue is not because you work part time?

BHs are pro rata'd for part timers, like holiday, and depending how your hours fall if you take more BH than your entitlement then you need to owe some back in annual leave. If you take less then the company owe you more leave/pay.

If I worked part time I would try hard to not work a Monday due to how many BH fall on a Monday. I would rather choose my holidays than be forced to take them.

So also be clear on this with your new role, especially with reducing your hours further.

Even with that though it does sound like the right reason to move so I'd say go for it.

Oct18mummy · 31/05/2019 10:35

Take new job. I would also see if you can forgo notice period of 4 weeks as you have been there such a short time.

whothedaddy · 31/05/2019 10:38

People forget Jobs are a two way contract. You have a aright to leave. Are you in a probationary period? If so you don't have to work notice.

Good luck with the new job. It sounds like a good move for you

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Willowwisp23 · 02/06/2019 21:10

Thanks for all the advice. I handed my notice in but am contracted to work 4 weeks notice and they have requested I do that 😏. New company wants me to start ASAP so I may start earlier than 4 weeks, working short hours on my current days off. I guess this will give me a chance to try out the new job before I officially leave current one. I do work part time so it is an idea to re-think me working Mondays in the future. Facing bosses tomorrow since emailing my notice on Friday. Wish me luck 😁

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