OK this might be a slightly long thread so apologies in advance.
Been working freelance for about a year, but wanted to move back into the market and applied for a job in my field. It was at a slightly lower level than I am used to and so salary slightly lower, including having to move to a different area. I got the job and was happy to move forward.
Been here for four weeks now, and already in the process of writing a resignation letter - but don't know if I am being totally unreasonable and just a bit out of sorts with moving.
Red flags have been:
- Company have bought me in for this specific role, but are using my past experience and knowledge to support in other areas that are not included in my job spec, and if they were would significantly increase my pay grade. Don't want this to be expected long term.
- Currently paying a mortgage and Airbnb costs as my house isn't selling quickly and I cannot afford this for more than a couple of months.
- My team is losing a member of staff who I was told I could replace but now been told no budget for this.
I know the company was struggling a little financially, but I can see that this is more of an issue than was presented at interview, and I really don't want to commit to a final move when I can see danger up ahead.
I have a six month probationary period which works well for me as it means I only have to give one months notice, but I would be letting them down quite badly with timing....the people pleaser in me would feel incredibly guilty.
I have a couple of interviews lined up for other places, both of which would allow me to return home - which I am more and more thinking I want. However, these are unlikely to start for a couple of months.
As I am writing this down, I know I am not being unreasonable to be looking elsewhere but needed to put it down in writing.....so aibu to be giving up on this role so quickly?