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Is it ok to leave a job after 2-3 months?

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Myboilerisbroken456 · 29/01/2025 20:52

To be clear i don't make a habit of doing this, I once left a job after 6 weeks but that was 9 years ago and it doesn't feature on my CV.
I have got another job offer fortunately, just waiting on my DBS to come back but that shouldn't be more than a couple of weeks now.

I dislike it for many reasons- micromanaged, haven't really made any friends as people are all in different days, severe consequences if things go wrong for only a few k above min wage a year, intensive 18 month training that doesn't lead to any sort of recognised qualification or certificate, not enough time to do all the work requested, but not paid for overtime. We're not even allowed to use much flexi for the first year.
I'm encouraged to stay for the pension, and I understand it's a very good one but it doesn't outweigh the negative for me.

I'm very nervous about quitting as there's an expectation that we complete this program and I know it'll be seen as a shock. It states 4 weeks on the contract, however I'm still training, I'm not doing actual work so they'll not need someone to replace me etc. And I was hired as part of a massive cohort, therefore I'm hoping I can leave earlier.

It's really affecting my mental health. I'm not afraid of hard work, I've had jobs that were hard emotionally, physically tiring, longer hours etc and also very boring. Nothing is perfect but I stayed in those ones longer. I can't explain what it is about this job but my mental health is really suffering from it.

Should I just leave once I have the DBS?

OP posts:
Sixpence39 · 29/01/2025 20:55

Yes you can absolutely leave! Life is too short and you've got to put yourself first. Follow the notice period so you can leave on good terms as you may still need a reference in future. Congrats on new job!

CrestWhite · 29/01/2025 20:57

No one will care as much as you do. Get out and get somewhere you enjoy your work time

Myboilerisbroken456 · 29/01/2025 20:58

Thanks so much.. regarding the notice period yes true I should have to be prepared to work if if I can, it's all training for this actual job like e learning, tutorials etc. So there may not be any point of me even doing it if I'm leaving, but I'll have to see what they say

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Dumbles · 29/01/2025 21:01

Of course you can! I left a job after 6m but to this day it’s never been an issue. I just explain my reasons.

Life is too short as you say.

dragonfliesandbees · 29/01/2025 21:40

I've done this before. It wasn't that I was unhappy, just that a much better job came up and I would have been a fool to let it pass me by. Just unfortunate timing. Sometimes a job doesn't work out for whatever reason. It would only become a problem if you are repeatedly leaving jobs after only a short time. You have legitimate reasons for wanting to leave and a new job lined up already. Do what's best for you!

daisychain01 · 31/01/2025 14:40

No company owns your life.

Provided you meet any contractual obligation re notice, you can walk any time you like without any fear of repercussion. You don't need to give them any explanation. NOTB

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