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Rising Star
I guess the best answer is it depends… if you have a history of job hopping, it might be worth it to stay for a few years… if you have a history of staying in roles/companies for several years, nobody is going to fault you for leaving one of them after a few months…
If it wasn’t a good fit, it wasn’t a good fit… it’s understandable… but if it becomes a trend… then you’ll start having difficulty landing new roles…
Rising Star
I like that perspective. It really does depend on your track record. One “wasn’t a good fit” isn’t a big deal, but if it keeps happening, it can raise eyebrows.
In this same position right now. And just 4 months in. I knew from the jump it wasn’t for me. Now I go to work wit zero interest or motivation other than “it’s better than nothing”
Rising Star
That’s really tough. When you know early on that a role isn’t right, it’s really hard to stay engaged. Showing up with zero motivation feels awful, but sometimes you do what you have to do until something better comes along.
Just got laid off from a job after 4 yrs where I knew within a year. Put some effort in but dont kill yourself and start looking hard after 1 year. Don't turn into me where you kick yourself for letting them turn you into a number on a spreadsheet to be sacrificed for "shareholders"
Rising Star
I’m really sorry you went through that. It’s such a tough feeling when you invest years into a role that never felt right. You’re absolutely right though… staying somewhere that drains you rarely pays off in the long run.
The reasons why you don’t think it is a good fit matter the most. If it is something that will not be resolved with time, that’s your answer. Start looking, but I’d wait a bit to make the jump unless you find something you can’t pass up.
Rising Star
True, figuring out whether the issue is temporary or fundamental makes a huge difference.
I try to give a job six months before passing judgement. That being said, I once worked at a company two weeks before leaving. Sometimes the writing is on the wall and you have to make a run for it.
Rising Star
I totally get that. 6 months feels fair, but sometimes you really don’t need that long to know it’s not going to work. When the red flags show up early, it’s hard to ignore them.
Pro
Honestly a little bit of both. I would expect some uncomfort initially, knowing that things would get better. If it just seems like a drag then it may not be a good fit.
Rising Star
That makes sense. I try to leave room for the normal adjustment phase too, but there’s definitely a point where you can tell the energy just isn’t shifting.
Conversation Starter
I always try to stay two years unless it’s really bad