How do I quit a job that I have only worked at for a month.?

Question

Same pay, almost equal benefits, but better career oppurtunities. My current boss is super nice, and my co-workers rock as well.

Should I stay or should I go?

Answer 1

ZR
If you need to quit, you just give them 2 weeks and do it. They probably won't need 2 weeks if you just got there, but it's the right thing to do. It gives them time to find someone else.
Don't expect to get rehired at that same place though.

Something you should consider if your boss is great, and your coworkers are great is this - how do you know that there are less opportunities at the current job? I mean - growth could happen at the current place, and sometimes, the growth potential is an illusion at someplace you've never worked before. You might be basing it on words from the hiring person. That would be a mistake, because they are biased towards finding someone.

It's hard to find a great boss, and great coworkers in an environment that you like. It can make the difference in a miserable job or one that you love. You say the pay is the same, similar benefits - so there's nothing but potential to gain, and that's out there in time. If this job is going to help you develop a skill that you do not already have, or greater professional proficiency in a good learning environment, you might want to consider staying put for a year or two until you are more experienced in whatever it is. At that time, there will be more and new opportunities.
If the difference is really clear cut, and you can't see sticking around, then just explain it and leave and thank them for the opportunity.

Kevin

Answer 2

I was just in a very similar situation. My old job (I left after 3 weeks, other reasons contributed to me leaving but had they not been a factor, I still would have left) offered me the same money, benefits and co-workers were super sweet and supportive. After looking around, I found a firm that offered exactly the same only better growth opportunity (as well as an extra 40 minute commute each way). I had a gut feeling that I needed to leave and go to the new place. I couldn't be happier with that decision. I have learned so much already in such a short period of time. You need to go with your gut feeling. If you feel you NEED to leave, then do it. If you don't, you will always feel like you missed out on something. But if you are unsure about the new place, then stay where you are. Good luck!

Answer 3

Talk to the current boss. If you are doing a good job it is important for them to know that you have a better offer-they may up the anti or find a career path for you too! My best mentor and boss told me to have my resume on the street every 3 months. It gives you a boost to know that someone else wants you and leverage with the current employer. They will appreciate you or you will not have to make the choice they will make it for you! Good luck. It's always a learning experience about your self too when you have to make these choices.

Answer 4

This is considered to be bad form. Your present boss has made a commitment, has trained you at his expense and you are thinking about leaving before you have learned to be really productive. Employers don't like this and it looks bad on your employment record. I would stick it out for at least six months, then re-evaluate the situation. You need to show that you can meet your obligations and are the type of person who can be relied upon. Good luck.

Answer 5

You should stay for at least a couple more months. Quitting a job after only one month will look really bad on your resume and future employers will be leary of hiring you. If your boss and coworkers are nice, try to stick it out for a while longer and don't burn any bridges.

Answer 6

If I were you I would really think about it. It's really hard to find a job that has a good boss and good co-workers. If I were you I would really evaluate your reason for wanting to quit. If it were me I am pretty sure I would stay.

"Prosperity in Health"

Answer 7

It doesn´t look good on a resume if you are quitting jobs every five minutes. Besides, reading between the lines it appears that you are in a job that doesn´t require much in the way of qualifications. Why not go to college and find a position(not a job) that doesn´t require this type of question.

Answer 8

speak to your boss and give him the chance to offer better opportunities within your present post .... explain that you're tempted and ask what your prospects are right now .... if you are given optimistic answers then say you will hold out for another 1/3/6 months (that is if you want to) .... no results, then you're leaving .....
alternatively tell your boss and take your chances .....
at the end of the day life is only a series of bonuses and setbacks - you only have two guarantees - you're born and you die ......

Answer 9

That is your choice -- sometimes better career opportunities can wait --- cause you like the current job...

Answer 10

Stay until something really good comes up , its not enough of a reason.