Sep 30 2011
“Blues New Job … Now What?”
That has landed what you thought was the job of your dreams.Each stage of the interview went smoothly – that sells your skills and know-how and your prospective boss sold one to the position and the benefits of joining the company. He / she was excited about the expansion of supply. And then (in office or tell your friends that at last after a long period of unemployment!) With offer in hand, was very exciting for completion. All seemed well in the world.
You now have on board a couple of days … a week … maybe even a month. Suddenly, we’re not so sure that you made the right decision. The task seemed like a dream is starting to feel like a nightmare. Perhaps the position is not what I thought it would be, or is too narrow, too wide, not too much, or more of a stretch than you. Perhaps the company is not enough. Or maybe your boss is not the mentor of care and support that you thought / was.
In a state of confusion, one wonders what to do. Stick it out? How long? Write? And then what? The decision to stay or go, a new job is personal and unique, with a right or wrong answer because every situation. And most people at one time or another, are faced with this dilemma. To help you through your next train to think and determine what is right for you, here are some questions to ask yourself:
Is it just the novelty of the work? Changing jobs can be an unsettling experience. In his previous job, knowing your way through – you know what is expected of you, you knew your job, you knew the players, you feel like you belonged. In a new job, but it takes time to know and feel like you’re really add value.Sometimes it is best to take time to overcome the “novelty” and then decide if the job is right for you.
Can you live with your boss? Human resource managers are often best in an interview, then a U-turn if there is a new employee. Even if your boss is not in favor of the manager, you thought it was / she can live with the change? If so, it is worth a stay. However, if the stomach with nausea in the morning on Monday or increased blood pressure every time he / she is experiencing in the office, may be useful to consider leaving.
You can navigate through politics? Office politics can be the bane of the existence of many employees. If you have employees in a political crossfire, will be important to assess their political skills to determine if you make it work. If politics is not your forte, you might want to know before you know not without reason. If you are good at developing relationships and working with different styles as well as “top management”, you may want to consider staying and see if you can work a difficult situation.
What will you learn during your stay in this job? Sometimes a seemingly wrong job can be an excellent opportunity to learn new skills, be exposed to new technologies and gain valuable experience. Is it possible that this work could be a step toward a better, more satisfying work on the street? Ultimately, it could advance your career? If so, and you can tolerate anything, it’s worth a stay.
If the amount of work has changed, it can be renegotiated? If the real work is proving to be very different from what I thought would be, you can talk with your supervisor to see if aspects of the job can be changed. If the area to close, more responsibility can I add? If the workload is too large, you can support that? If the work ultimately represents a step back and / or is doing the work that you do not feel you have registered, may be worth elsewhere.
Can you make one without having to go to another job? If your boss or work or politics are so bad, that is starting to affect your health and your personal life, then sooner or later going to be the best move. But can you afford? Carefully evaluate your financial situation before leaving the boat will help regrets later. Note also the momentum it had in your job search before starting work. It can be easily revived, so to reduce their period of unemployment to a minimum?
The decision to stay or leave an intolerable new job is a difficult question. The period of time is also a dilemma. Many have left behind after two weeks, ever again. Others have stayed, only to be regretted, for long. And others have stayed and made everything right. Only you can decide what is best for you and your situation.
If your answer to the above questions honestly, they are certainly the right decision for you. Pay attention to how you feel and what the job is to make your health and self esteem. Recognize that the longer you stay, the greater the demand of the task of adding to his resume. We know that there is always an option to stay and seek employment in the page. Doing so may be valuable to their work, the team leader culture, and to assess needs, so you can develop some insightful interview questions to ask next time.
In conversation with a friend or trusted colleague can be helpful in this difficult time. Whether you stick to it and hope for the best, or leave immediately and cut your losses, trust that you made the right decision. And knowing that no matter the outcome, the experience has helped a great opportunity for learning and personal growth that will be of great value to you in managing the rest of your career presented.
