Would you think badly of me?

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If you realised I was applying for jobs after only being at my current job for 8 months? I started in February and truth be told I’m utterly miserable. It was fine at first but lockdown started not long after I joined so the training has been a bit hit and miss. My manager is an awful person and my line manager just goes along with everything she does/says. The job is definitely not as described and I’m tired of the late nights and grumpy managers. I’ve seen a job that pays slightly more that sounds perfect for me but I’m worried about the fact I’ve only been here for a short time. Will they dismiss my application immediately? I’m desperate to leave. I can feel depression kicking in but part of me feels I should stay for at least a year

I think I'd think you'd moved jobs and found that the new one didn't suit. Being there a year wouldn't change my mind (it would probably have to be longer than 2). It would only ring alarm bells if you'd had a history of moving from job to job after a few months. You can always include an explanation in your covering letter if you want?

To be honest, given covid and the general change in working practices, I'd say that it was a perfect time to move and have a great reason for doing so. Just say that the position could not be done as advertised due to covid. No fault, no blame. Good luck.

I wouldn't think negatively of you.
You've given it your best shot, but it hasn't worked out.
If you get to interview stage, be prepared to give specific examples of why the role wasn't a good fit for you. Don't diss the managers!
Good luck

If I was your manager, I would prefer you left so I could find a better fit to the post so no, I wouldn't think badly of you.

Thank you so much for the responses. I would never badmouth my managers during an interview I’d just say it wasn’t a suitable post for me and give clear examples. I was at my last job for almost 4 years so no history of moving around thankfully

I started a new job at the end of May and left last Friday to go to a better one.
They were surprised but fine about it and I didn’t feel guilty in the slightest

I’m glad they weren’t awkward and congratulations on the new job! @Hoppinggreen I hope it goes well I’ve decided to go for it. I’m going to update my cv and apply by Friday. Fingers crossed!

Best of luck, hope you get the job x

Hi,
iv been in my role since July and started applying for jobs two weeks later as its just a joke and the most boring job iv ever been in.

iv received invitations to two interviews, don’t worry I think interviewers also realise that sometimes we make the wrong decision and take a role that isn’t right for us.
That’s what im planning on saying at my interview if I get asked – the job just wasn’t right and this time I made the wrong decision.

You do what you need to do in times like these! I don't think any potential employer would be at all concerned. Go for it.

Good luck!!

No manager would think badly of you. You have to do what's best for you especially at times such as these.

Honestly I wouldn’t worry. It happens.