What should I do if I just started a job and don't like it? Stick it out or quit?

Answer 1

Start looking for a new job. When you find one and get a job offer, give notice at your old one. That is the adult way to go about it.

Answer 2

There are a few factors involved. How old are you? Is this job a stepping stone to something better? Is it in your chosen field? Do you *need* the money to pay bills, etc. or just to have fun? I don't know anything about you and I don't know what job you've taken, but if you're in your early 20s or younger and this job is not in your chosen field, quit. Don't be miserable. But give two weeks notice so you can use the company as a reference for a future job. You do not want to have holes in your resume! If you're a little older than early 20s and this job is in your chosen field, I'd say stick it out a little longer and see how things go. Very few jobs are easy when you first start -- it takes a while to learn everything you need to know to get good at what you do. Talk to your supervisor. Let him or her know that you have concerns and offer suggestions to make things better. Then if you do end up quitting, you'll know (and your employer will know) that you made the best of the situation. Even if you're 16 and you're working at McDonald's, it's best to not burn any bridges! You never know when your McDonald's supervisor's brother's best friend may be hiring for your dream job!

Aloha :)

Answer 3

At first I would say quit this job, but then I've been in alot of these positions. You shoud stick with the job for at least two weeks.You will know after two weeks if this is for you. Sometimes you gotta take what is offered to pay the bills, doesn't mean you have to stay there. You should never quit one job before you have another one.

Answer 4

If you can, stay at the job until you find another one. Depending on where you are, the availability of jobs- it can be easy to quit if you "think" you will find something else....then if you don't, you'll wish you had stayed until something else came along.

It sucks to be at a job you don't like. Employers can and do look at starting/quitting in a short time frame and wonder if it was more than you not "liking the job". Remember, ?? hours per week is better than "0" hours per week...especially when there are bills to pay.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Dont quit until you have another Job!! also giving notice in respectable, at least a week for retail and 2 weeks for all others.

Youll feel better about it and always have a paycheck too.

Its teh right thing to do, and besides you may just to like your job if you give it a chance.

Patience!! anyone who works is to be respected in my book.

Good luck!!

Answer 7

I would give it some more time. You might start liking it! If you keep it for another month or so, and don't like it, look for another job and then put in your two week notice when you get another job! Employers aren't gonna want to hire you if you aren't there for a long period of time! Good luck!

Answer 8

There are several things to consider such as: your age; the type of job; and is it something you went to college to do.

If you are young and the job isn't something you went to school to be able to do, quit the job!

I wouldn't suggest that you make a habit of it, it will look bad on future resumes or job applications.

Answer 9

If you do not need the money then quit. If you do then look for another job before quiting. You only live once so don't spoil your time hear being miserable if you can avoid it.

Answer 10

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