I’m on day one of a new job and absolutely hate it! What would you do?
Here are my options: 1. Stay and give it a chance 2. Go back to company offer number two 3. Keep looking for another job but maintain new job 4. Quit new job and keep looking

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What about sticking with your new job for a little bit (making more money to sock away) while looking for something else?

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This is what my husband says to do too. Also this gives me more time to find out if I truly do hate it. Starting over sounds so awful though!

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Since you’re just starting the new gig, I would recommend clocking out at 5-5:30pm so you can set the expectation/create boundaries. Give it a little time and continue looking. If you’re completely miserable after a few weeks, the option to quit and keep looking is still there.

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It sounds like the only reason is the 6:30 expectation? I agree with others here and just set the boundary that you need to be done at 5 but are willing to start early (8), if needed. Most places I’ve worked are more of a 9-6 core schedule but plenty had slight variance there for parents or other personal reasons.

Most people are reasonable and an hour isn’t much of a difference.

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Agreed. Thank you for your insight!

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A little background… company one (which I took the job), offered a very good salary plus bonus, remote, seemed like a great team and ok boss, unlimited PTO.
Company two offered 15k less, fully remote, amazing team, great boss, less than 3 weeks PTO.

What do you not like?

The offer letter doesn’t mention any times or hours worked.

I have several parents who work 7-4, see if they offer a flexible work schedule option.

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