Don't quit your new job just yet
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Today’s Tip
Don’t Quit Your New Job Just Yet
Sometimes you start a new job, and quickly realize it’s not the right role for you. Maybe it’s not what you expected, or the company culture isn’t a good fit after all. If you already hate your new job, what should you do? Start by reflecting on the source of your disappointment. Make a list of what was promised to you prior to accepting the job and place an asterisk next to those items that aren’t actually happening. Are any of these issues fixable? Resolving any discrepancies that can be rectified should be your first priority. Then, give the new position some more time. It's normal to feel like a fish out of water on a new team — be patient and focus on developing the relationships that will hopefully make the gig feel like home. Finally, consider having an open and honest conversation with your manager. You might say something like: “With your permission, I’d like to share some ideas on how to redesign some aspects of my job that will make this role more interesting for me.” Ideally, they’ll follow through on your requests; they should want to make this a job that works for you. But, after all of this, you might still decide that it’s time to relaunch your job search. That's OK — you deserve to be happy. Go find the job you really want.
This tip is adapted from “So You Want to Quit Your Brand-New Job…<https://hbr.org/2021/12/so-you-want-to-quit-your-brand-new-job?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_actsubs&utm_content=signinnudge,”> by Roberta Matuson
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Today’s Tip
Don’t Quit Your New Job Just Yet
Sometimes you start a new job, and quickly realize it’s not the right role for you. Maybe it’s not what you expected, or the company culture isn’t a good fit after all. If you already hate your new job, what should you do? Start by reflecting on the source of your disappointment. Make a list of what was promised to you prior to accepting the job and place an asterisk next to those items that aren’t actually happening. Are any of these issues fixable? Resolving any discrepancies that can be rectified should be your first priority. Then, give the new position some more time. It's normal to feel like a fish out of water on a new team — be patient and focus on developing the relationships that will hopefully make the gig feel like home. Finally, consider having an open and honest conversation with your manager. You might say something like: “With your permission, I’d like to share some ideas on how to redesign some aspects of my job that will make this role more interesting for me.” Ideally, they’ll follow through on your requests; they should want to make this a job that works for you. But, after all of this, you might still decide that it’s time to relaunch your job search. That's OK — you deserve to be happy. Go find the job you really want.
This tip is adapted from “So You Want to Quit Your Brand-New Job…<https://hbr.org/2021/12/so-you-want-to-quit-your-brand-new-job?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_actsubs&utm_content=signinnudge,”> by Roberta Matuson
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