Not enjoying new job...

[Cornholio78]

Hi, I started a new job in February. Was advertised as the perfect role, busy but lots of support, chance for progression etc. But I’ve been there a few months now and can only describe it as an impossible job. My role seems to be ‘the brunt of all issues/complaints’ it’s supposed to be an admin role but I’m managing other people, dealing with every single complaint (and there’s lots of them, all other staff are instructed to lie about lead times so when it come to me booking it and telling the actual lead time, every customer is annoyed) I’m working my days off from home just to try and catch up and still failing. The workload is impossible. Or perhaps I’m just not capable? I feel like a failure. Would it be the worst thing in the world to quit and work somewhere else? I’d feel like letting myself down but at the moment my anxiety is sky high and I keep going in expecting to be sacked. Help!

If its not going to change I'd look for other work

Look for something else huni, work is a big deal if it's not right then it can throw u right off balance. X

I’d probably give it more than three months but, if you’re sure this isn’t for you, then I’d look for another job. But don’t leave this one until you have another if you can possibly help it - it’s much easier to get a job from a job and it’d also avoid potentially difficult questions about why you left your previous job.

Quit! Life's too short, start looking for something else straight away xx

I've no real advice except to say I started a new job in feb too and it hasn't worked out and I feel like a failure. I am hoping to go back to my old job as they are currently advertising ! I realise I made a mistake. I have been honest with my manager that it isn't working out. It's very different to what I was led to believe in my interview so I don't feel bad about quitting.

God, get out. I would say you have given it enough time.

This is really common, its so hard to know what you're getting in to from just an interview or 2.

I started a new job last year and knew within a few weeks that it was wrong. I left after 2 months as i just knew it wasn't going to get better. I had a scary few months unemployed/temping but I eventually got a much better job and I've been there a few months and loving it!

So my advice is to leave, you can always do temping if needed. It can be difficult to get time off for interviews when you're new, which is why I left without a job to go to but if you can manage that, then you may be able to line something up first.

Things may get worse before they get better, as happened with me, but it usually just a temporary thing until you find the right role and then it will all be worth it.