Help!!! I started a new job one month ago and I don't like it!?

Question

I was working at another job for 3 yrs prior to leaving. I left the other comp because I didn’t like the new person they hired that I had to work for and I was underpaid. Now, after being here 1 month I dont think I like this job. They didn’t tell me when I was interviewing that I would only be doing one type of law. It is the same thing over and over again, basically all form work. I am used to much more complex cases and a variety of subjects. My boss has a strange personality. I cant even explain it,I guess you would say bland . He always seems like he is criticizing and over explains things. I don’t know what to do. Part of me thinks it is just the stress of getting a new job and that it is making me overly sensitive to everything. I miss my old co-workers. I am constantly worrying that I will do something wrong. I’m wondering if these are normal feelings for someone who just started a new job and how long I should give it before looking for another. And, if I do look for another wont this look bad on my resume? What would be my excuse for leaving a job so early? I don’t know what to do!! Does anyone have any suggestions or words of wisdom? Anyone even had these issues? What did you do?

Thought I should add that this is not a pattern for me. I kept my previous job for three years and the one before that for seven yers.

Answer 1

I think everyone over 30 has gone through this at least once. It's normal to still feel new and second guessed with an employer you've only been with a month. Think of it this way; you're still making your impression. You may be very competant with more complex cases, but they don't know that, and they have a reputation to protect. Take and do what they give you with enthusiasm and accomplish it with excellence. As for your boss with the over-explaining things, perhaps s/he wants you to conform to the particular way s/he wants you understand why. Nod understandingly and give verbal understanding "oh, I see, thank you." This makes your boss feel heard.

Answer 2

I wouldn't sweat it. I think it takes about 3 months at a job to get to a point where you "get used to it" and have accepted the change. It is a big deal. You are used to working with the same people for 8 hours a day for 3 years and then everything changes. Just give it a few more months.

If the job isn't that exciting, talk to your boss about taking on more projects. But you will want to prove first that you can do well what they trusted you with to begin with. They may be testing you with the easier stuff and will put more on your shoulders after they think you are in the swing of things. Just try to learn everything you can about how things are done there, even things that aren't specifically for your job. If volunteering in a few months to take on more projects doesn't work you could try to find a different position within the company. But really, I'd try to stick it out for at least a year. Less than that won't look good on your resume. And don't go back to your old job, and don't leave until you have a new job. Now you have some more experience and know to ask better questions at future interviews about what you will be doing.

Answer 3

Look for another job. Interview the company as much or more than they interview you. Make sure it is a good fit for YOU, not just the company. Find out what you will be doing, opportunities for advancement, moving to other positions, see if other people working there are smiling. When you get another offer that looks good for you, take it. You can explain a short work term at one business that it was not a good fit, didn't provide the kind of opportunities you were looking for, etc., but this is probably only true if it is an isolated incident on your resume and not a continuing pattern (less than 6 months at the last 6 jobs for example).

Answer 4

I think you should give it a few more months. What you are feeling is very natural, because change is HARD. I rememember feeling the same thing two different times when I changed jobs. The first time, about 2-3 months in, I hated it because I felt like I was out of my comfort zone, and I was miserable. I stuck it out and that turned out to be the employer that promoted me from a clerical / secretarial job to my first professional one--so that time turned into my first serious professional break.

The second time I felt that was with my current employer (now for 13 years). I too was bored, knew I was capable of more, and felt like my new boss was an idiot. All those things were true.....but I stuck it out for 6 months, the idiot boss got canned, and one thing led to another, and ultimately I got promoted, the company merged with another to form a BIG company, I got the top job in my area....it all worked out great for me professionally.

I'm not saying this is going to turn into the job of your dreams like mine did......but I am saying "give it at least 6 months". Make sure it isn't just being uncomfortable with the change. If after 6 months you still feel the same, start looking around for your next opportunity to be successful!

Answer 5

I hope this helps. I started a job 13 years ago. My first day I went home crying, that should have been a warning sign of things to come. If you do not like your job, due something about it sooner than later. I wish, I had listened to my heart because I would not be here today. Unhappy, Stressed, Grumpy, Hateful, People Hater too. My bosses are male chauvinist pigs, mental abusive jerks. You do not have to put this job on your resume. Good Luck!

Answer 6

I say give it a few months, then you will be able to tell if this position is for you, stay positive, don't let the little things bug you. Just do your job to the best of your ability and remember ask questions no matter how bland your sup is.

Answer 7

Find another job...and when you do you cna give your two weeks notice and let your new company know that your going to give them notice.

Don't leave your job without having another one under your belt.

But don't stay at the job if your not happy...trust me your just going to dread getting out of bed let alone have fun at your job.

Hope this helps :)

Answer 8

never leave a job without having another one already
also
never go back its not ever the same
also
NEVER burn your bridges in case this is a training time

Answer 9

quit and do somehting u will enjoy doing so it wont even seem like ur working!

or just give advise to lawyers or go to a diff company