How long should someone work at a place till it would be okay to quit?

Question

I started a job a short time ago and want to go somewhere else. How long should I work there until it would be okay search other employment?

Answer 1

Well, if the job or place just isn't for you, then, move on. What's important is the way you leave. Give at least 2 weeks notice, longer if possible. When you advise your boss you are leaving, just be honest and let him know your sorry it didn't work out, you gave it your best but you and the job were not suited for each other. Nobody's fault, just the way it is. These things happen. Unless it's become a chronic problem with you, job hopping, I mean, I wouldn't worry about it. If you tend to become bored easily and leave jobs because you don't want to work, then I say give it a year or so. Better yet, try to figure out why you don't like what you've done and to like what you do in the future. I had decent jobs and did well, stayed 3 years or longer, but was never quite challenged, never quite happy where I was...until I started managing motels....fell in love with it and have been doing it about 10 years now, with no regrets. Good luck!

Answer 2

Sometimes a person will take a job finding that it does it is not suited for them. Giving adequate notice of quitting is the tricky part of leaving any employment. If you find a job you want to take, and they want you to begin immediately, just remember that if you leave your current job without any notice, you will not be able to use them for a reference in case the next job does not work out. Usually giving 2 weeks notice should be adequate. If your new boss does not want you to begin immediately, you will have to take the risk of leaving without giving notice. Tell your new boss that if he were the other employer, would he want you to just up and leave without any notice? I have had to tell a new employer this, and I did not lose the new job doing so. The call is always yours, with repercussions that only you will have to answer too.

Answer 3

what kind of contract do you have?
if the contract doesn't specify anything than you can basically do it the next day.
where i work you have to give a minimum 2 weeks notice, 1 month if you are in any kind of management position, it is also stated in the contract.
it is usually smarter to find a new employment before you quit the old one. check you contract first.

Answer 4

Completely up to you, but have a good explanation for next employer. Doesn't look good on resume if you do this too often though.

Answer 5

You need to determine why you want to make a change. If it is a good reason - let your present employer down gently by explaining your situation and seeking his/her support of your decision.

good luck.

Answer 6

i quit a job after being there 15 min when i was a kid

Answer 7

any amount of time just remember to have another job lined up befroe you quit the one you are at :)
and give notice

Answer 8

one or two years