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I think I've made a mistake- new job

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Stressedgiraffe · 30/05/2024 08:25

I've just started a new job and am wondering what the hell I've let myself in for.
Just spend the last 3 days on a team building event. They all seem lovely but i think ive been missold the job.
all they did was complain about the job.
I was told it was 70% remote and 30 % travel it now looks like 70% travel.
I currently have an ear and throat infection and my sciatica is playing up so I may not be thinking straight.
I have no idea what I'm doing in the next few weeks there seems to be no plan for what to do with me.

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platwlob · 30/05/2024 08:30

Have a 1:1 with your manager to clarify the travel situation and what the expectations are for the next few weeks. Try not to panic as jobs can be a bit chaotic when you start and it might settle down, keep talking to your manager.

Chillilounger · 30/05/2024 08:35

Contact your manager before you start. Say you want to nail down the 30% travel ahead of schedule for planning purposes/ childcare ( if appropriate) and use that as a way to draw your lines and establish boundaries. If they start indicating travel may be more refer them back to what the job ad said/ what was said at interview and say that whilst you don't mind on occasion what's the plan to swap time back/ get Flexi days off etc after travel need has finished etc. show them you are willing to be flexible if they are.

DuckEggy · 30/05/2024 08:37

I'd get your CV back out there.

Either the job isn't what you were sold, or you'll be working with a bunch of moaners.

Stressedgiraffe · 30/05/2024 08:45

I'm currently setting up my laptop. I'll contact my manager once it's done .

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Startingagainandagain · 30/05/2024 09:25

Contact your manager/HR and request clarification about the hybrid working arrangements and state that you would like this to be written in your contract.

If they misled you at interview I would cut my losses and make it clear to them that this is not the job you applied to and leave.

I was assured in my interview that my team worked remotely the majority of the time and that I would not need to be in the office more than once a month (it is a two hour commute each way for me & I have a disability).

Then a few months in they said they expected me to be in once a week which I refused to do and it has been an issue ever since.

It is the main reason why I am looking for a new job. Next time I will make sure there is a written commitment to remote working in my contract...

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