To switch jobs so soon?

[SunnySideDeepDown]

AIBU to consider applying for a new job after only 8 months in my current one?

There's nothing particularly wrong with my current job, I wasn't looking for another. But the same position, much closer to home with more money has come up and I'd love to apply.

I'm a bit embarrassed to be honest as I feel it's messing my current employer around but I also feel that I should look after myself.

The new position would be one that, if I liked the team I'm working with, I could imagine working there for years.

AIBU to jump ship so early? (Hypothetical as not interviewed yet).

Jump. It's a job. People need to be more selfish. I was in the same job for twenty years and very happy... but was then make redundant. Since then I have jobhopped six times looking for the right opportunity. I think I have got there now.

If you dropped dead tomorrow they'd replace you. Do what's good for you and your family

You would not be the first to do this, nor the last!!

I think YANBU as long as there isn’t a pattern of doing this or you’re a new grad. My best friend job-hopped a lot after uni, climbing the salary ladder ever 6-24 months for a few years, which she thought was very clever at the time. When she was made redundant during COVID it took her much longer than most of our peers to find another job because employers started questioning how chequered her CV was.

But if you’ve been with another company for 3+ years, and this 8-month hop is a blip, then I’d say go for it!

My past jobs have been 2-4 years each on average.

It's not a significant pay rise and it's the same role, albeit is slightly more money, made more so when considering travel (I wouldn't need a car or petrol for new job - currently have a car for commuting only as well as family car).

Hmm... I think I have to do it. Or at least try. I just feel flaky which is the opposite of me as a person.

Stupid alerts, I wouldn't have known about the job otherwise!

Don't feel guilty OP. Companies make people redundant in a heartbeat. Its about time people realised they aren't beholden to an employer and how others will judge them for simply choosing to move on.

Go for it!

I left my job of 6 years- went to another organisation
after 6months knew this wasn’t for me and applied for my old job back which had come up due to a colleague promotion

I went back to my old workplace and have been back for 7 months and have now applied for another internal role

my boss isn’t very happy with it but it’s one of those roles that don’t come up often at all and plays right to my skill set

I was worried and spoke to a colleague in the role I’m looking to move to who said we’re all just a number do what makes you happy this is so true. It’s just a job at the end of the day and do what makes you feel fulfilled

If you're not happy jump. After only 2 weeks I knew one job was a mistake and phoned another place who had previously shown interest in me. After shortlisting, interview and notice period I was only there 3 months in total. Life is too short.

If its much nearer home then why wouldn't you