Things You Can Do When You Hate Your New Job

Things You Can Do When You Hate Your New JobThings You Can Do When You Hate Your New JobDo you hate the new job you just started already? If only it were possible to really know what a job will be like, before you take it. Unfortunately, no matter how carefully you prepare and weigh the pros and cons before accepting a new position, theres no way to be 100 percent sure what youre getting into until youre on the job, and then its too late. Or is it? If youre just starting a new gig, and its beginning to look more like a nightmare than a dream job, dont despair. There are plenty of things you can do, right now, to minimize the pain and get your career headed back in the right direction. 7 Things To Do When You Hate Your New Job 1. Figure out whether the job is the problem. Change is hard on most people. If youre someone who needs a while to feel comfortable in a new environment, give yourself that acclimation period before you assume your new job is at fault. You might need to ad just to new procedures, new people, a new corporate culture, before you can be sure that the job itself is the problem. Is it just a rough beginning, or do you really hate the job you just started? Know that youre not the only person to have regrets about accepting a position that turned out not to be a good fit. A CareerBuilder survey reports that 66 percent of workers have accepted a job and then realized it welchesnt the right job for them. Half (50 percent) of behauptung employees quit within six months, while 37 percent stuck with the job. The main reasons given for the job not working out were Toxic work culture (46 percent)Boss management style (40 percent)Job didnt match what was described in the job posting and interviews (37 percent)Lack of clear expectations around the role (33 percent) 2. Identify the core issues. Still feeling vaguely uneasy, after waiting out the new kid phase or worse yet, perfectly aware of what you dont like about the new job? Write it down. State the issues as clearly as possible, and be specific. If your new boss is the problem, is it her management style, attitude, skill set, priorities? If the role itself is whats bothering you, what would you change about it to make it better? The clearer you can be about whats making you unhappy, the better the chances are that youll be able to fix it or move on to a new job that suits you better. 3. Look for silver linings. Unless youre independently wealthy, you probably cant stroll into your new bosss office and say, Well, thanks for the opportunity. I think this is the part where I turn in my resignation letter, and walk out. (Although its fun to fantasize about.) No matter what you decide to do, youre going to need to bide your time, at least for a little while. As you do that, look for the not-awful parts of your job. Chances are, there are things youd like about this role, if it werent for the deal-breakers you outlined above. Recognizing those good(ish) aspects wont just make y ou happier in the short-term, while youre stuck there itll help you understand what you enjoy doing at work in the long-term, which will guide you as you pick future job opportunities. 4. Keep that resume up-to-date. Even if you love your job, its a good idea to do this. For an easier time tailoring your resume to future roles, you should also keep a copy of your CV without this latest gig on it. If you start looking for work the week after you take your new job, you wont want to include the role when you apply for new positions. Job hopping might not be a big red flag to every employer these days, but a two-week-long tenure at your latest job will raise some questions you probably dont want to answer. Its hard to be positive and professional and honest about why youre jumping ship so soon. 5. Network, network, network. At least 60 percent of all jobs are found by networking. Your next job could be one of them. Nows the time to look up those old colleagues, roommates, professors, an d friends, and take them out to coffee or connect with them on LinkedIn. You never know who will be the person to send the perfect job opportunity your way. 6. Dont be afraid to move backward. If you moved on voluntarily, you could consider whether its possible to go back to your old job. Sometimes, the way forward is by going back. If you liked your old job, but thought it was time to move on, this new situation might make you rethink that. Not sure how to go about doing it? Heres a sample letter that you can customize to ask your old employer about returning to your former job. If your old job isnt going to work out as your next new job, quietly start a confidential job search so your employer doesnt discover the fact that youre looking to leave already. 7. When you move on, make this job disappear. Whether you return to your old position, find a new job, or quit to do something new (return to school, consult or freelance, etc.), the important thing to remember is that youre und er no obligation to include every brief stint on your resume. If you stay at your less-than-perfect new job for a very short period of time, and learn nothing that would contribute to your candidacy for another position, the smart move is to leave it off your resume.