In a new position, if you didn't like the culture, how long would you stay at that company?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I think it depends. I’ve only ever left a place quick-ish, twice. In the first place, the red flags went up on day one when two of us were hired for the same role to see who was the better fit - a reality we discovered before the first day was done. By the end of day 4, we’d both been sexually objectified and by Monday the following week we were both looking for something new. I was gone before my 4months was up. In another location, the company culture seemed OK but the project I was on required collaboration with very hostile external partners. I escalated to the best of my ability but change was not in the cards.
You have to remember, work is kind of like dating - if you have to ask, chances are you already know.

likesmart

When you know you know. Nothing worse than staying too long

like

If it is bad prob 1 year, but ideally would try to stay 2. It is also dependent on all else. If the culture is the only thing I don’t like, but I am able to effectively do my job, learn and continue to advance it maybe be a different story. No company is perfect, so it’s also a matter of weighing the pros and cons.

like

Honestly, culture is huge for me. I cannot do a bad workplace or toxic culture. I start dreading going to work and feel anxious. So I wouldn't stay long. I would be getting the heck out.

like

Depends on what May gain from the role. Are you learning new skills that you can’t gain as easily through other avenues. Is the culture toxic enough to negatively impact your quality of life?

If you can benefit from the org and it’s not negatively impacting your life then stay to gain those skills. If not, then look to leave. I assume the culture was misrepresented through the interview process which can unfortunately occur to attract talent.


Good luck.

like

Depends on my role and whether I can influence change. I would sure try my best to make a difference.

like

When that happened to me I thought I’d give it a year as in the first few months you can’t really assess the full picture and I thought I’d give them a chance. One year went by, and it was still horrible, but at that point I didn’t want something on my resume for one year, so decided to stick it out for one more year. I think if it’s clearly a fit, leave now, as you would just keep postponing it otherwise.

like

I think our perceptions are on overdrive when we are assessing a company as a new employee. What’s getting your radar up? Can you provide some context? Be sure to pay attention to what you like as well as what you are suspicious of - and give it a minimum of 6 months before arriving at a judgement. Caveat: if it’s just obviously a terrible culture, and there’s nothing they could say or do to assuage your pov, run?

Good question. Couple of thoughts - as a new employee, the lens by which you view your role/company/experience is going to be influenced by your previous experience and norms. It takes some time to acclimate to the new environment and discard the norms you experienced in your last role. What you may see as neutral 6 months from now may currently be seen as negative or positive, based on the fact you’re still trying to put the pieces together. Last thought - explore your company culture outside of your team to better understand if it’s your team that you’re reacting to or the organizational culture. Without knowing that, you may make a decision too hastily with limited data and limited intel. All that said, if you find it’s truly the organizational culture and it doesn’t align with your core values, I would quietly start looking now and soak up the learning and the experience that you have in front of you while you do that. Gone are the days of needing to stay at a place for a long time for resume purposes. Good luck to you!

Related Posts

Any advice for moving into art direction? I’ve been an in-house brand designer for the last 10 years and just accepted an AD role.

like

Hello Everyone!!

Hope you all are doing great.

I will be joining NTT Data, Gurugram soon.

Please help me in knowing:
How is the company's work culture?
Is it currently WFH/WFO?
Anything that you want me to check before joining.

Thankyou!

like

Currently looking for a part-time role either doing research, social media, or strategy. I’m in grad school so I can only do 20/hr a week. Hit me up!

like

Looking for new positions in the SaaS world. Would love to know if anyone is hiring. I have 4 years SaaS experience and currently worked in the e-commerce SaaS space for over 2 years

like

Hello! I have a two part question: 1) is it worth it to obtain an SHRM specialty credential if I don’t have the broader SHRM certification? 2) has anyone gotten the People Analytics or Talent Acquistion credential? If so, how valuable was it from a learning perspective? Do you feel it significantly contributed to your knowledge in either area? Thank you!

like

Hi everyone. It’s promotions season for my team 🙌🏼 and trying to work with HR to field the market for comp rates. Any guidance on senior CSM roles today, comp + bonus at a company size of 60 people? Role is based in San Francisco. Thanks in advance!

I’ve been a management consultant for 3.5 yrs. I’ve done 18 months of internal sustainability work such as building our sustainability practice, initiatives to get B CORP, SBTI, tracked carbon emissions, company campaigns for sustainability awareness, sustainability strategy. I want to move into a sustainability consulting role. Which area of sustainability consulting should I look at? Are there any courses or certifications I should do?

like

Urgent HIRING in LTI -Larsen and Toubro.

*DM YOUR EMAIL WITH JOBNAME TO APPLY*

Post Photo
like
like

IT professional here with 15 years exp in Enterprise application development 6 of them using cloud. Looking for a referral at your company if there is one for solutions architect
TIA

like

Hey! I've always wanted to get into IB (prestige, money, you name it), however now that I'm in a more laid back environment (better WLB, "easier work") it doesn't seem as attractive as before and the pay is quite good for an analyst level (I think the pay is competitive even comparing with IB's pay in my country) . I wanted to know if anyone had the same experience and what were your thoughts (pursue an MBA and leave your comfort zone and "good pay" or just stick with it). TIA!

like

Can somebody help me with what shud i ask for Data Analyst Role at Bajaj finserv with 3 YOE CTC 6 lpa....

like

If asked what is the salary expectation for a role, what % of increase would you ask for? 20, 30, 40%?

like

Hi All,
How much compensation can one get for a scrum master role with 6 years of experience.
Holding an offer of 20 LPA from a product based company.

like

Hello! I recently finished a Master of Public Health from the University of Waterloo and I’m currently working as a Policy Analyst for the federal government. I’m really intrigued by healthcare consulting and would love to learn more about Canadian opportunities for that if anyone is willing to chat! I have over 5 years of experience working in community healthcare (mainly administrative roles). I also have a BSc (Hons) Neuroscience. Just looking for advice on where to start! TIA :)

I’m interviewing for a position that’s a 6-MONTH HOURLY CONTRACTED copywriter position (5 years experience).

Any advice on negotiating salary on that..? I have no reference point on how much that would break down hourly for 6 months.

What’s a good range to negotiate for?

like

Hi all I was looking for .net developer role with 1.7 YOE, was working in Publicis Sapient now.
Skills : .NET Core, C#, Web API, JSON, Postman, Azure cloud, SQL server, HTML.

Please refer me in your company if my skill set matches your requirement .
Hoping you to call to +918074319143.🙂

like

What's the most fun role you've ever had? Why did you enjoy it so much?

like

Hello FishBowl community,

I am a Talent Acquisition Partner with
leadership and management experience,
and my previous role was a Talent
Acquisition Specialist. I have a bachelor
degree in Business Management, and I'm
looking for a remote role.

Any TA referrals or job opportunities
would be greatly appreciated! :)

like

Trying to switch from proposal/bids to sales. I made it to the last round of interviews for an SDR role and I have to give a presentation on one of their products. I've to introduce myself as part of the presentation: do I need to role-play myself as an SDR or do I introduce myself as who I currently am (= interviewee)?

like

More Posts

Hi Microsoft fishes,

Can you please suggest the roles one can get in Microsoft if they are coming from a management consulting background?

My skills are mostly in market research and have very good proficiency in Excel/powerpoint while being a very beginner of python/R.

Total corporate YoE - 4 years.

Thanks for reading the post :) Microsoft

like

Is it me or does the newer generation value more intangible things that aren’t easily measured like work-life balance, fulfillment and purpose in work. Which makes it difficult for firms because that’s not something that is easily measured. Also, this is why there is “value” in crypto, NFTs and the metaverse. It’s a clash of the generations that value tangible things like money, houses, cars and one that values time, experiences, personal online image. Thoughts?

likesmart

Curious how much a AAE at SaatchiLA makes? Anyone know?

Need 11 hearts

like

Bad time to switch out of dumb stocks and into index (tech / high risk stocks) or just hold and dca cash / new cash into index? Yes I should’ve been doing this / should’ve earlier in the year, but I was being stupid and stubborn in holding

like

Comment your city and gender.

How do you combat imposter syndrome? I know my job in and out, yet I still feel like I am faking my way to it and that I shouldn’t be where I am. It’s affecting my motivation to be better. How do you deal with this battle?

like

Anyone from TARGET, I need a referral job id R0000256696

likeuplifting

How much time does Nagarro take to roll out offer letter after HR round?

like

Have you ever noticed when you’re swiping on Tinder that the last profile you swipe right on before you need to pay is the hottest. Coincidence? I think not.

like

How do you decide to forgive a SO for lying to you? For a lie of omission. Currently I said that I don’t forgive them but I don’t want to break up and am willing to stay together to see if there’s improvement but I don’t know if that’s fair to them. Basically they introduced me to a friend in friend group at the end of 2019 and never told me they dated... I had my suspicions but kept it to myself. Then I saw an old friend who revealed that they dated 2 years ago and when I asked the SO...

like

I want to get into surfing but have no idea where to start. Did anyone here start as an adult? What do you recommend?

like

For a career in Ar/vr/ interaction design what’re the pros/cons and which one would you go with?
1. MFA Interaction Design @SVA
2. MFA Media Design Practices @Art Center
3. MFA Design & Technology @Parsons

like

Mindtree vs quest global which one to choose

like

Before which month the candidate should join if he needs to be part of appraisal cycle in 2023

Anyone know what the heck is going on at Chicago Portfolio School? Instructors not being payed, the two long-time administrators leaving (quietly but suddenly)… anyone on the inside wanna shed some light?
(I have been an instructor there for 3 years but am taking a break this quarter and not sure if it’s worth going back, Jeff is a profiteer and I honestly think the gatekeeping for-profit model is on its way out, but I really love my students and the opportunity to mentor)

like

Can anyone refer me in Wipro. Thanks in advance.

I'm having a cold streak where a bunch of my leads are choosing to stay in the sidelines to "ride out" the volatility. I'm literally seeing this with everybody, from prospects to existing clients.

like

How many days Capgemini takes to reach you after 1st Interview ?

Capgemini

like

Baller Fam! Where in the world is your favorite place to play pick up volleyball? I’ll start… Barcelona’s beaches.

Additional Posts in Women In Executive Leadership

Curious to know how many of you ladies are the only woman on the executive team at your company?

likehelpful

This book should be on every woman’s list. It’s such a quick read, has actions steps you can customize to your career journey and comes with a free action guide you can download after purchase
It’s on Amazon’s

Post Photo
likehelpful

Seeing some men get more leadership face time and more options to participate in meaningful activities with sr leadership. It’s a sure way to prepare them for more sr roles. I also heard that some leaders view me as a great No. 2 (operational partner) have you had this happen? How did you change that perception. I’ve started asking for this it now. Let’s see how it goes.

like

pardon the rant. im filing with my current tax person this year but am having a really unpleasant experience. i have switched to a partner/k1 status which is exciting but need help and education. instead of offering guidance the person i am getting comments about how high my income in a slightly aggressive way. i would love to work with a person or company that isn’t making me uncomfortable about my income. has anyone else experienced this? would also love tax recos if anyone has someone in NY.

like

Hi!! Is anyone attending the Catalyst conference in New York on the 14th?

Good morning! Eleanor Beaton here. I’m the founder of Safi Media and focused on advancing women founders and leaders. My mission is to 2x the number of women founders who sustainably scale past $1M in annual revenue by 2030. In here to answer any abs all questions you have about scaling your company and doing bus dev in a remote world! Fire away!

Post Photo
likeuplifting

Trying to get a handle on retention bonuses. What are you seeing at your organizations? Across the board retention bonuses? Amounts based on level? Or reactionary when folks resign in an attempt to keep them?

like

Happy New Year, everyone! Tell me…what does being a true HR Business Partner mean to you? How do you explain it when someone asks what you do?

like

When interviewing, do you initiate follow up with the recruiter or wait for them to reach out. I always follow up with a thank you directly to the interviewer, but I’ve waited for the recruiter to connect with me on next steps. (I haven’t interviewed in 8+ years.)

like

Hello - I’ve been asked to chair a global senior leadership weekly call. Extra responsibility from my boss. This call is with my peers. Any tips for successful call? I know having a timed agenda is important - anything else? Thanks 🥲

like

wishing everyone happy holidays and positive thoughts for 2021. appreciate everyone in this group and all of the helpful discussions. cheers!

likehelpful

Hey All,

Need to unlock my chat box. Can i get some Hearts and Love

like

I felt so confident in applying. The recruiter called a week later and said the hiring manager was extremely impressed with my resume. The first “interview” (informal meet and greet) went great and I was told I’m definitely moving on to the formal panel interview. I reached out to the recruiter with a happy “just following up” email on Friday afternoon and she said the coordinator should be in touch by Monday at the latest. No email came. Talk me off ledge. Confidence plummeting.

I’m looking for advice. I’m with a company that will be going through an exit soon-ish. It’ll be big. I have a fair amount of equity and I’m fully vested. But I’m so burned out from the pace and the stress of getting us across this finish line. Has anyone left a job before getting through the transaction? I know there could be a bonus at the time of the transaction or benefits of staying after the transaction, but I am not doing my best work and I want to be motivated and inspired again. Cont’d:

like

I’m looking for an executive resume consultant with experience in SVP marketing/CMO roles. Do you have anyone you can recommend?

like

I am a partner in Canada and have been offered a role in USA with a bigger buss unit but a level down in the org chart. I can live anywhere in USA and part time in Canada. My boyfriend can move to USA with me but my daughter is in west coast who is 20. Since Covid I have spent more time with her. I have worked a lot with American partners but not clients. Thoughts on how I would be received as a leader being a Canadian woman in USA. About 2000 people in BU.

likesmart

Hey ladies! Is anyone up for meeting IRL? I’m in the Los Angeles area and I realized the other day that I don’t really have a friend group outside of my partner. I figured this bowl is as good as anything to find a few friends 🙂 If you’re in the LA area feel free to DM me if you’d ever like to meet up for coffee, a drink, a conference, etc! Happy to share my LinkedIn and go from there.

like

I moved from my “homegrown” consulting firm to another, smaller firm- thinking they had better technology capabilities and I would get to do better work. The worklife balance is better as is the tech but for many other reasons its been a complete disaster and I hate it. I want to move into my industries tech field, and I am getting a few bites but it has been less than a year at my new job and i feel so nervous about making another “bad” move and feeling suck.

like

How many times would you entertain “I’m sorry to interrupt you but…” from a subordinate in a single conversation where you are the decision maker before you do something about it? (Context, if it even matters, in comments)

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal