Does it look bad applying for jobs, when I've just started?

[readyforthewkend]

Just started a new job in the NHS, admin role it's absolutely boring. It's one of those jobs where you've learnt everything that's it.

I've been here 3 weeks and have mastered everything I don't think I could be here long term I'm bored.

OH thinks it looks bad but I can't stay here much longer I'm constantly clock watching.

I work for the NHS and people in my dept are always looking for other jobs within the NHS. It's a big topic of conversation!

No, if your not happy move on, if you feel like that now then you would be miserable in years to come! X

It's quite common within public sector to get your foot in the door and then move on elsewhere. Not that people like it, but they can't really stop you.

When I was going on maternity leave, I spent my maternity covers first day helping her apply for another job. Was totally selfish, I didn't want someone younger or prettier replacing me.

Maybe now you are in the NHS you could apply for another position?

It won't get better and you will be no better off moving in two years than you are now

In general, it doesn't "look" great but it's a darn sight better than a year or more of boredom and providing your cv isn't full of short term stints most people can excuse one mistake.

If you're looking to move on within the same organization the above doesn't normally apply, though then you have internal politics to consider if you may want your current bosses favour in the future.

Everyone job hops in the NHS. It's a standard requirement of lunchtime conversation!

Look bad to whom?

• and what ill effects might you feel?

Personally I’d say it’s too soon to move yet. You’ll look like you have no commitment to stick a post out and it could put employers off. I have been there and stuck it out for 6 months which felt like a more reasonable time period to be able to say I’d learned all I could and wanted a new challenge.
I work in the NHS by the way and am regularly involved in recruitment and interviewing.

You can't possibly know it all in 3 weeks! You may have grasped some of the basics of the job but there will be more to learn and more responsibility to develop in the role. Do you have some supervising you? You can look for alternatives but perhaps calm down a little.

@BowserJr

It's quite common within public sector to get your foot in the door and then move on elsewhere. Not that people like it, but they can't really stop you.

When I was going on maternity leave, I spent my maternity covers first day helping her apply for another job. Was totally selfish, I didn't want someone younger or prettier replacing me.

Prettier? Really? What work do you do that this matters?