Want to walk out of my job

[SecretSwirrel]

I’m this close to just handing in my notice. Been at my new job since Jan. Been thrown in at the deep end with minimal training, the place is a free-for-all, other people aren’t doing their jobs properly and following instructions, making what I do much harder. I’m constantly having to chase people up which means I’m behind in everything else. Shitty contract with no job security and crap pension.

I took it to gain experience in an area I was keen to work in but at the moment I just feel like handing in my notice and going off sick.

This won’t look good to other employers though will it?

Anyone can realise they made a mistake in taking a particular job. Unless you have a track record of leaving jobs after three months, I would not worry about it too much and simply say you make a mistake to any future employer that asks about it.

I’ve not been well since last week and there’s no sick pay. So I’ve been dragging myself in every day.

To top it off I am on “probation” for a year - just wondering what crime I have committed.

start looking for something new, but don't leave without your next job lined up

Sounds awful. Hope you find something else- anything- soon!

Line up another job and leave

Thank you, in hindsight I never should have accepted it due to the contract but thought it would be good experience.

Use it as a stepping stone. Remain in the job but apply for a new role now

As soon as you’ve confirmation of a job and references done, leave.

This makes sense . Knee jerk actions don't pay the bills

Exactly so why label it in such a demeaning way?!

Don't resign but start job hunting right away. I don't think it will look so bad on your cv, it's a sign of strength to realise you have made a mistake and are doing something about it. Good luck.

You sound like my in my correct situation.

keep your head down and apply for jobs everyday until you can get out

To be fair, it is fairly standard for employers to have a probationary period and call it such. Yours does seem particularly long, it has no meaning in employment law but contractually I expect it means a shorter notice period which is good news for you.

Probation is a completely standard term, it’s a bit daft to pick holes in that.

Not daft to want another job though.

Keep in mind you moved there for the experience and use it as a way to move on. 6 months probationary period is usual in my line of work.

You say other people aren’t doing their jobs - so I assume it’s public sector?

Just “quietly quit” like them, do the bare minimum and use the spare time to apply for new roles.

Is it legal not to offer sick pay?

It sounds like a rubbish workplace and you should definitely make plans to leave.

As nobody seems to care about doing their job or providing you with the right support/training I would simply stop bothering too and use your working hours to look for and apply to jobs. Do the bare minimum and put yourself first.

If you find a job quickly you have the option to leave this one out of your CV.

Can you afford to walk out ?
If you've only been there two months you could leave it off your CV.

Are you in an industry where finding another job is fairly easy?
Could you ask about extra training to see if it improves things?