coltsfan1 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) I am seeking guidance on my current job and would like to get some advice. Recently I moved to a new job that is significantly more demanding of my time and focus, in and outside of work. Its at a major company in my area and the pay is pretty decent. However I am miserable and regretting the switch from my previous employer. What should I do?? I am exhausted after work and don't seem to be making any head way. I don't believe I will be fired but I don't feel like my skills are a good match for this new position. I would like to have some opinions on what direction I should take. Edited November 9, 2013 by coltsfan1 Link to post Share on other sites
KatZee Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 If you're so unhappy with the job, call up your previous employer and inquire if your old position is still available and if they would be willing to take you on again. It's worth a shot. Link to post Share on other sites
Author coltsfan1 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks for the response KatZee, but I already looked into returning to my previous employer. They have filled the full time position already (unfortunately). I am currently looking and applying for other jobs. So I should leave then?? Link to post Share on other sites
d0nnivain Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 You can start to look for other jobs but be careful. Unless you are making a significant move upwards, going forward in life many future employers will wonder why you bailed on this job inside of a year. It looks bad. I'd find a way to suck it up for a least a year before you get a new job. Don't go back to your old employer. They already view you as disloyal because you left in the first place. Why would they want to take you back? They will assume you are just biding time until the next better deal comes along. It's kind of like dating; every deserves to be the other one's first choice. Link to post Share on other sites
KatZee Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks for the response KatZee, but I already looked into returning to my previous employer. They have filled the full time position already (unfortunately). I am currently looking and applying for other jobs. So I should leave then?? That's unfortunate. No, do not leave your job. Jobs are hard to come by and since you've just started this new one, you will not qualify for unemployment. Not sure if you live on your own and are in the "real world" yet but if you aren't bringing in money and can't get unemployment, you'll be struggling. (Obviously). Keep working at your current job and start sending out applications to new positions. Contact a headhunter, they can sometimes get you a job faster than you would be able to. Only leave your current job when you've secured a new one. Link to post Share on other sites
KatZee Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Don't go back to your old employer. They already view you as disloyal because you left in the first place. Why would they want to take you back? They will assume you are just biding time until the next better deal comes along. It's kind of like dating; every deserves to be the other one's first choice. This is not true at all. I know a bunch of people who have returned to previous jobs. A job is not like a relationship where feelings and emotions are involved. A job is strictly business. If he felt he needed to move on for better salary, more experience, then an employer doesn't view you as "disloyal." They understand that people leave, and they don't take it personally. Just like a company can employ someone for years and then one day completely out of the blue, layoff or fire that person because they want to save the company money, bring in someone more experienced, or whatever. It's all business and both sides are always looking out for their best interests. If he had a good rapport with his previous employer and was honest about the situation and how he didn't feel it was a right fit they very well could have given his job back if the position was still available. Link to post Share on other sites
KathyM Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Your job may get easier or it may feel like more of a fit for you if you stick with it for longer and get more acclimated to the job. The initial adjustment may be difficult, but it's possible it will get better. In the meantime, you could check around for what else is available out there. As others have said, don't quit your job until you have a better one lined up. Jobs are hard to come by, and it will look better to a prospective employer if you are currently employed. Link to post Share on other sites
Author coltsfan1 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 You can start to look for other jobs but be careful. Unless you are making a significant move upwards, going forward in life many future employers will wonder why you bailed on this job inside of a year. It looks bad. I'd find a way to suck it up for a least a year before you get a new job. Don't go back to your old employer. They already view you as disloyal because you left in the first place. Why would they want to take you back? They will assume you are just biding time until the next better deal comes along. It's kind of like dating; every deserves to be the other one's first choice. I don't believe I'll make a year. I have not plans to leave till I find another job. I was really looking for advice on whether or not I should stay. I appreciate your advice. I'm just miserable!! Link to post Share on other sites
Author coltsfan1 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 That's unfortunate. No, do not leave your job. Jobs are hard to come by and since you've just started this new one, you will not qualify for unemployment. Not sure if you live on your own and are in the "real world" yet but if you aren't bringing in money and can't get unemployment, you'll be struggling. (Obviously). Keep working at your current job and start sending out applications to new positions. Contact a headhunter, they can sometimes get you a job faster than you would be able to. Only leave your current job when you've secured a new one. Kat thank you for the response. I will not leave till I have another job lined up. I am truly miserable with my new position, Ithought leaving was the right decision. I am in the real world as you put it. I own a home & pay my own bills. I can't be any more honest than to say I am in over my head. I have never wanted to leave a job like this before, I just don't feel like I have any other choice. I surely don't want to stay and be fired!! Link to post Share on other sites
Author coltsfan1 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Your job may get easier or it may feel like more of a fit for you if you stick with it for longer and get more acclimated to the job. The initial adjustment may be difficult, but it's possible it will get better. In the meantime, you could check around for what else is available out there. As others have said, don't quit your job until you have a better one lined up. Jobs are hard to come by, and it will look better to a prospective employer if you are currently employed. Kathy you are right if I am going to leave I have to find a job first. My major concern was how leaving so soon may look to future employers. Link to post Share on other sites
Author coltsfan1 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 No one else has any advice? Link to post Share on other sites
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