I started a new job 3 weeks ago. It pays very well but I think I was misled. At the interview I told them all about the applications I had written and at one point said "I LOVE DESIGNING DATABASES!" when they asked about it.
I know how to use almost all common software and program in all commonly used programming languages.
On my first day I was told I would not be doing any application programming, ever. I cannot describe how crushed I was. I was really hoping to move ahead in .NET programming and database design.
I never really thought of myself as an artist but I have also been doing medical and scientific illustration all along and it appears that this is what they were interested in.
Should I find something else right away or suffer through the requisite year or more?
2007-09-11 16:40:06 · 6 answers · asked by reslstancelsfutlle 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Technology
I have an offer for an interview, should I go?
2007-09-11 16:59:44 · update #1
You should go to that other interview. You were misled about this job and you should go for the job that you feel is a better fit.
2007-09-11 18:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mark S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not happy and don't think you'll ever be happy in your present job, then by all means, start looking.
But, my personal rule is, give myself at least 12 months to familiarize with the new business then decide. A lot of things change, and in your first 3 weeks, you really know nothing about the business. They are not showing you everything either.
My shortest stint was 7 months but that is because I found out, the business model they had was not anything unusual for the business it was in, but I considered it was unethical, and border line legal. I decided to cut the loss and do something else.
2007-09-11 16:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they don't respect you enough to give you the job you thought that you were getting, they won't respect you enough to promote you, provide you with resources or tell you that you are doing a good job.
I would stay long enough to achieve something, but leave as soon as you can. In fact, because of the possible loss of future earnings you could sue their sad little asses off if you want.
Don't complain about the job, maybe mention it quietly to someone and see about getting a transfer. But I have worked for companies like this, they lie to get you to work for them, then treat you badly then fire you if you complain.
Even telling other employers that you are leaving this job because you applied for one job they gave you another is fine. It shows that you are honest, and respect honesty (managers that would lie to you wouldn't think of employing you, so it good). They will also respect that you know what you want and are dedicated to building experience in .NET rather than just doing a job that is easier for the money.
2007-09-11 17:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say give it a chance, it may be better than you think. But if it's really something you don't like doing, you should find a better job.
Even if a job pays well, there's no point in forcing yourself to do something you can't stand.
2007-09-11 16:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by Shades 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for something else while you keep your current job, this way you're giving yourself the chance to see if you grow to like your job; If you decide that you don't like it you can follow up on other leads.
2007-09-11 16:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by buckskinbabydoll♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give yourself a chance to settle-in and see if eventually you'll grow to like what's on your table. Otherwise, start looking around for alternatives.
2007-09-11 16:46:14 · answer #6 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋