Unsure if I like job 10 months in

[VivienneEastwood]

Guess what I'm asking is, is 10 months in a job long enough to know if it's for you?
I left a job I really liked (worked there 8 years) for a promotion. Trouble is, I don't get the same job satisfaction in my new role & now the honeymoon period is over I've realised I'm not that good at it. People are all lovely, supportive & encouraging but I just don't think it's for me. I think I need to go back to a similar position to my previous one. Is 10 months long enough to really know if a job is for you? Heart & head fighting over this!

This job sounds like it is your rebound job.

You were in your job for so long, you knew everything and it worked for you. Try to remember you left because it wasn't all rosy.

I did the same thing three years ago and I had to kiss a lot of frogs (we're talking 6 jobs) before the perfect one came along. I don't necessarily recommend you doing the same (I am/was in admin, its easier to move around there). However, 10 months is long enough to know, I'd just be mindful that you don't have rose coloured spectacles on.

I still love my old boss and when he suggested I come back I very nearly did. So glad, I decided to kiss one more frog instead.

Vivienne you took a leap of faith by getting out of your comfort zone, going for a promotion (all credit to you) and it sounds like you feel you aren't doing the job to the level you think you ought.

But what does your Manager say? Are they happy with the progress you've been making. Have you had some 1:1 meetings and talked about areas where you need extra support?

I wouldn't be giving up the fight, without at least extending a request for some support, because that could be what helps you grow and develop, finding out more about how they want things done. It's a new organisation after many years of familiarity in your role.

Sometimes we are our own harshest critic...are you your's?

Thank you both, I think I am ready to say bye to this job. My heart isn't in it & despite the support from the staff, it's not for me. I think I am my worst critic but in spite of that the thought of being mediocre in a job is enough to get me back on the hunt 😐. Dreading the 'it's not you its me' talk.

Good luck, hope you find what you are looking for soon.