I just started a new job - but 2 weeks into it, i already want to quit. Is it ok to leave this soon?

Answer 1

Generally speaking, the first 30 days is a probationary period in which the company evaluates your performance to see if you'll work out. This allows enough time for training and gives them a real sense of whether you can handle the job.

During this same period, you're deciding whether this job is right for you. So leaving after 2 weeks isn't totally inappropriate. However, it might just burn your bridges with this company, especially if they did a lot of training during those 2 weeks.

Their attitude might be "We spent money training you and you didn't even give it a chance!". On the other hand, if you can afford to hide it off your resume, then no harm done.

Answer 2

Its normal to get into a job and find out only a few weeks later that its not what you expected or wanted. The best thing to do to make it not look so bad is to give them a two week notice, if you can hang in there that long, and usually always best to make sure you have another job lined up so you dont go without a job too long or go broke.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Leave quickly, start applying for other jobs immediately. Never mention that you worked with this company in your resume/application. It takes some time to find another job and employers know this.

If they find out that you worked for this company, say it was a contract to hire position and you opted out after orientation. Well, think of a better reason, you have more time to think about one than I do ;-).

Answer 5

It is best to give 2 weeks notice in most instances but not necessary. If you current boss really wants to get rid of you then he should have no hard feelings. The more important people to ask is the people you will be working for how they feel about it and let them know your situation.

Answer 6

it sounds to me like you are really miserable on that job. If it's making you that miserable, then there is no point in sticking around. Just let your boss know that you are not happy and that you feel that it just isn't the job for you.
It might be wise to try to find another job before you do that, just in case you have a difficult time finding another job.

Good luck to you. :)

Answer 7

It depends. Is this a career job? Give two weeks notice, just be honest. Honesty is the best policy. I've left jobs by saying, "Look, this isn't working out for me, frankly, I'm miserable and I can't go through life like this, ain't worth it, see you, sorry."

Crappy low paying job? Ditch it.

Answer 8

I say, the quicker you leave the better. Not only does the company save a little scratch by not spending allot on an unhappy employee, but you'll bre happier not slaving away in sorrow.

Answer 9

You need to figure out if the desire to quit is temporary or not.
You should make your feelings known to your management.
The WORST they can do is fire you, right?

It may be that they can change some of the aspects of the job
that make you uncomfortable. Maybe not.

If they can't, you really should give them 2 weeks notice.

Answer 10

I've quit sooooo many jobs in the past.

Unless you have someone who can financially support you, don't quit your job until you find a new one. I've learned that the hard way!