I just got a new job, but it's not what I expected. I was expecting a career opportunity and a chance to learn and grow in my field, but instead I'm stuck doing the same thing as before, just from home.

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I would start applying and find the role that fits your career goals.

Do you feel that they oversold the opportunity or were their questions you could have asked to see that it wasn’t what you wanted?

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What have they not lived up to based on what they told you during the hiring process? Or, what was unspoken/unwritten that you expected would be different anyway? Taking the time to figure out why exactly this job isn't living up to your expectations will help you know what to look for next time.

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