As one of the leading employment agencies in South Florida, Future Force knows finding a new job can be stressful enough. But what if you’re in that new job – and realize you don’t like it? Do you stick it out, or jump ship? If this is happening to you and you’re not sure what to do, below are a few tips to think about before you make your next career move:
Tip #1: Give it some time.
You may be feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, disappointed, or all of the above. But keep in mind, it takes most new hires many months to adjust to a new job. If you were comfortable in your old job and liked those you worked with, you might be longing to go back. But you will assimilate and become more comfortable in your new position; it simply takes time.
Tip #2: Identify what you don’t like.
What particular areas are giving you a hard time in your new job? Do you feel like you haven’t been given enough training and support? Were you promised a flex schedule only to see it fall through? Are you and your new boss butting heads already? In many cases, these kinds of situations are fixable. All it takes is a little communication and diplomacy with your manager and/or HR. But first, you need to identify the exact areas you’d like to change.
Tip #3: View the situation as an opportunity to learn.
Keep in mind, just because a situation is difficult doesn’t mean you should move on from it. In fact, it’s those types of situations that we learn the most from. Maybe your boss is a lot more demanding than you expected. Or perhaps the work is more challenging than you thought. Whatever the case, look at it as a learning experience…not one to get away from.
Tip #4: Think about your expectations.
If you thought you’d walk into your new job and love every aspect of it, then your expectations weren’t realistic. No job, company or manager is perfect – and you shouldn’t expect them to be. In can take many months to find your footing in a new position. And feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by it all is perfectly normal. But look for the positive, rather than the negative, in your new job.
Tip #5: Know when the right time to move on is.
There are definitely instances where you need to move on. If, for example, you were promised a certain salary and it’s not being met, then it’s time to resign. Or if you’re being forced to work in an unsafe or an unethical environment, then you need to leave. That being said, don’t make the same mistake twice. Before accepting your next new job, make sure you know as much as possible about the position and the company before accepting the offer.
If you need help finding a new job, call Future Force. As one of the leading employment agencies in South Florida, we partner with some of the top employers throughout the region and can match you with job opportunities that are a great fit for you.
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