AIBU to leave a job while still in probation period?

[Mull]

So I worked for a company for 15yrs but left a few months ago as I’d had enough / burnt out / massively undervalued but denied payrise (first and only time I’ve ever asked for one).

I was actively looking for a new role but didn’t have another job to go to (realise I’m lucky that our family finances allow this). But, got another job quite quickly and started 3mths ago.

Ive tried my best but I’m really not liking it. It’s fully remote which I woefully underestimated in terms of trying to start a new role and integrate into a new team. My manager is nice but, frankly, shit at managing.

So, my probation period ends on Tues. After that (assuming they send the letter out) I’ll be on 3mths notice which would be awful. I’m thinking about resigning on Mon but I’d feel like such a dick. It looks like I’m really flakey (a characteristic I hate) and I’m really not normally.

WWYD? I’m going to start active job hunting but I think being on 3mths notice could make this trickier. But to leave two jobs without another job to go to, and within such a short space of time, makes me look like a bit of a twat doesn’t it? Argh, don’t know what to do!

Just leave.

Who is going to think you are flakey? - that’s an imaginary person who doesn’t exist.

If you have got the means, you have got choice and agency in how you spend your time and effort. This is very precious and to be appreciated.

But surely that is EXACTLY what a probation period is for (as in it works both ways - for the company AND YOU to see if you are suited to the role). If you can afford, it I would absolutely resign on Monday. Why be miserable AND have to give 3 months notice. Don't think it looks flakey, I think it looks sensible (but I would suggest putting your reason for leaving on your CV just in case).

As above its not just to see if the company like you/value your skills but also vice versa.

I am always positive these things mean moving onto better things.

I do agree re the point of a probation period. I need to remind myself of that. Re: the flakiness, I think I’m projecting too much as I can be quite the people pleaser! Need to be more objective about this.

You’ve been in the new job 3 months, I would leave and not give it a second thought. Don’t even include it on your CV either, just say you’ve been looking for the right role (not even a lie) if asked about the gap.

If they wanted to get rid of you within the probation period they would not be fretting about how it looked and what other people thought, so why should you? Resign.

You're being utterly ridiculous. This is exactly what the probation period is for. They'll be way more annoyed if you pass probation then quit.

You gave it 3 months, you tried, it didn't work out. Why stick it out for 6+,when you already know you don't want to stay? Surely it's best for both yourself but the company as well to leave now with a short(er) notice period rather than wasting more time and resources for a member of staff that's ultimately looking to leave. If you couldn't afford to stay off work I'd say stay and do bare minimum until you have a new job, grit your teeth and get through it as needs must, but that doesn't sound like your situation so just hand your notice on Monday, thank them for the opportunity and move on!

If you can afford it, just leave. You don't even really need to mention it, just say you took a career break.

Thanks all, I will put my big girl pants on in the morning and resign. Onwards and upwards!

Yeah do it

You got this!

@Mull ... how did you get on??? Bet it's a weight off your mind.

Hi! Yep it’s done, even though I feel like an idiot. The next month will be awkward but it’s the right decision. Job hunting in earnest now but don’t want to jump into anything and make another wrong choice so it may take a while. Thanks so much for asking x

Well done. Onwards and upwards. Good luck 🤞

I resigned in a probation period and it was the best decision I ever made. When you know you know.

Good luck.

Probation is for them
Gives then a legal out to fire you should they want to

No one else will know you left in your probation time , your reference with just read. Person xxxxx worked here from x date to Xdate and ...... hopefully say some nice things about you

I have been here several times. I just resigned and left it at that. Got some agency work in the interim whilst looking for something more suitable. For these type of situations I just put on my CV that it was temp work.

Good for you OP. As others said, probation is a two way process. This wasn't for you. Next!

Oh @Mull ! So pleased for you... onwards and upwards x