Friday, February 18, 2011

Blues new work ... What now?

You have landed what is the job of your dreams. Each stage of the interview went smoothly - to sell their skills and knowledge, and sold his future boss in the position and the benefits of joining the company. He / she seemed excited about the expansion bid. And then, with the offer in hand, it was exciting to make your message (or tell your friends that you last used for a long period of unemployment!). Everything looked good in the world.

It is already on board a few days a week ... ... maybe even a month. Suddenly we're not so sure they've made the right decision. The work seemed a dream begins to feel like a nightmare. Perhaps the position is not what I do, it would be too narrow, too wide, not tough enough or more of a stretch, but I'm thinking. Perhaps the company is not up. Or maybe your boss is not caring, supportive mentor, he or she thought would be.

In a state of confusion, one wonders what to do. Stick it out? How long? Let? So what? The decision to stay or leave a new job is personal, not right or wrong answer, as each person's situation is unique. And most people at one time or another, have this dilemma. To help you think about your next train and determine what is right for you, here are some questions to ask:

Is it just the novelty of the work? Changing jobs can be an unsettling experience. In his previous job, you knew your way around - you know what is expected of you, you knew your job, knew the players feel as if she belonged. In a new paper, but needs time to learn the ropes and feel they really add value. Sometimes it is better to take the time to overcome the "novelty" and then decide if the job is right for you.

Can you live with your boss? HR managers sometimes you put your best side in an interview, and then a turn as a new employee. Although your boss is not the support manager, he thought, can you live with the change? If so, it is worth staying. However, if you nausea, stomach or Monday morning high blood pressure every time he / she enters her office, you can consider.

Can you navigate the politics? Office politics can be the bane of the existence of many people. "If you have engaged in a political crossfire, it will be important to their political skills to see if it can be assessed work. If the policy is not his strength check, you can do you in default, without even know why. If you develop good relationships and working with different styles as well as "top management", you may want to consider to stay and see if you make a difficult situation.

What do you know if you stay in this job? Sometimes an apparently incorrect work can learn a great opportunity, new skills, new technologies are exposed to and gain valuable experience. Is it possible that this work could be a stepping stone to a better, more satisfying work in the way? Would definitely increase advance your career? If so, and you can tolerate anything else, it will remain worthwhile.

If the amount of work has changed, can be renegotiated? If the real work is very different from what I thought would be, you could talk with your supervisor to see whether aspects of work may change. If the area is too narrow, can add more responsibility? If the workload is too large, you can help? If the work is ultimately a step back and / or believe the work they do not know how you sign up for, it's worth look elsewhere.

Can you imagine a leave without going to another job in order? If your boss or work or in politics are so bad that starts affecting their health and their personal life, then leave sooner rather than later may be the best move. But can you afford? Carefully consider ease your financial situation before jumping to the ship later regretted. Note also the momentum you had in your job before you start work. Can easily be increased for their period of unemployment is minimized?

The decision to stay or leave an unbearable new job is a difficult question. How long the stay is also a dilemma. Many have left after two weeks, never look back. Others were, only to be regretted, for too long. And others have stayed and managed to make it all work. Only you can decide what is best for you and your situation.

If your honest answer to the above questions, you have probably the right choice for you. Pay attention to how you feel and what you are working for their health and self-esteem to do. Recognize that the longer you stay, the greater the commitment, the mission is to add to his resume. Note that there is always an option to stay and a job in the page. If you do this can be useful to their work, the boss, the team and the demands of the culture so you develop some insightful interview questions to ask the next time to evaluate.

Talking to a trusted friend or colleague can be helpful during this difficult time. Whether you have a meeting place and expect the best, or leave immediately and cut your losses, the confidence that you made the right decision. And to know that no matter the outcome, the experience has an excellent opportunity for learning and personal growth, which is of great value in managing the support for the rest of his career provided.


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