How do you know new job is not for you?

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Hi all, I’ve been in my new role for I think coming up to 6 weeks. Some of you may remember my post about my concerns re my cv making me look better than I am!

Anyway 5/6 weeks in and I don’t think it’s for me. I’ve made friends there so that’s not an issue but every morning I get the dreaded sick feeling in my stomach. If I was offered a job tomorrow elsewhere I know I would 100% leave. But how long should I give it? I guess it’s still early days but I definitely don’t recall feeling like this in my previous job. It’s an office administrator role but in a completely different field to my previous position.

IMO, making an honest mistake and leaving quickly looks better on your CV than leaving between six to twelve months on.

Sometimes you just know don't you? I don't really know what to suggest though. It's not exactly a great time to be looking for a new job.

I usually know the first day to be honest. There's usually an off hand comment from someone in senior management which makes my spider sense tingle.
I am also usually of the opinion that I have to enjoy my work so as a result have had a fair few jobs over the years. Now I'm trying to let everything go over my head and not stress about stuff. It's hard. 😬

I think I knew by the end of the week one that one of my jobs wasn't for me. I lasted 6 months. Someone once told me it's better to stay 6 months at a job as it looks better on your CV but I'm not sure that's true now. I did get asked about it at interview for my next job and had to be honest and said I'd made a mistake taking the previous job. I remember that sinking feeling every morning and the horrible Sunday night dread. In my opinion, if it's making you feel that bad, it's not for you.

In hindsight I knew within a week of my last job but did stick it out longer.

Is it likely things will seem better once you find your feet or does it just feel wrong?

Do you have a probationary period? These work both ways and leaving at the end of probation having realised it wasn't the job for you is relatively professional.

Not been happy in any of my previous jobs covering the last 4 years, but always try to stick it out at least a year

I knew my first day but by week 11 when I thought a out driving my car into a brick wall at speed on the commute home, I told them I wasn't coming back the next day. Not the most proffesional I will admit however I wasn't sleeping, eating, being sick from anxiety all the time and constantly shaking.

In my interview for my current position I was honest and said it wasn't the right place for me and the role wasn't a good fit.

Thank you for replies. So situation is I am a temp to perm staff member, given 12 weeks work and then we will have a discussion about whether or not I stay on. However the agency I am employed through have already come back to me and told me they want to keep me on and will be offering me a permanent position when the time comes. I suppose in theory as I am only temporary I could just jack it in tomorrow, but it’s not really wise given the current situation. I am however still on the payroll of my previous employer (well furlough) and they are keeping me on until the end but have informed me I will then be made redundant. So I will have 80% of my income until October but then of course I will need employment again. I find myself in a bit of a dilemma. Stay on in a job I’m pretty sure isn’t for me, or leave and seek employment at a time when there are not many job Openings!

Are you allowed to work elsewhere whilst furloughed?

As long as there is nothing in your contract that prohibits it and your employer agrees. You can’t do work for the employer that has furloughed you though

Last time I moved into a completely different role it took a good 6 months to settle in with the job and feel confident.

6 weeks is nothing if the job is outside your comfort zone. If don't like the job then look for something else, but if it is a confidence issue I would keep your line manager up to date with how your are feeling, ask for any support you need, ask for feedback and give it more time.