My First Job and I hate it!
My First Job and I hate it!
So, I got a lucrative offer right before Christmas while I was finishing up my Senior year in college.
They offered my 54,000 for a first job working as a project manager. However, I can't stand the type of work I'm doing. I really don't enjoy working with computer software since I'm not a tech person. I want to be in business/decision-making role where I feel that I'm actually doing something rather than working out software problems. Problem is, I've only been there for about 1.5 months...but I'm ripping my hair out. I want to leave so bad but my family is doing everything to pressure me into staying because it's a high paying first job.
Any thoughts on what to do? Will it look that bad if I leave for another company so early?
You're not going to be in a decision-making role after a month and straight out of college, period. If you're not a tech person, why did you take a job as a PM working with computer software? Surely they described the job during the interview.
Yes, it will look bad if you leave the company so soon.
So, I got a lucrative offer right before Christmas while I was finishing up my Senior year in college.
They offered my 54,000 for a first job working as a project manager. However, I can't stand the type of work I'm doing. I really don't enjoy working with computer software since I'm not a tech person. I want to be in business/decision-making role where I feel that I'm actually doing something rather than working out software problems. Problem is, I've only been there for about 1.5 months...but I'm ripping my hair out. I want to leave so bad but my family is doing everything to pressure me into staying because it's a high paying first job.
Any thoughts on what to do? Will it look that bad if I leave for another company so early? keep in mind that you have a business relationship w/ the company. you can leave them, and they can leave you at any time for any reason. if you find a better offer, just tell your current company in advance and there is no way that they can do anything to stop you.
Stick it out and pack some money away. Give it a year if you can - it'll look better on your resume.
So, I got a lucrative offer right before Christmas while I was finishing up my Senior year in college.
They offered my 54,000 for a first job working as a project manager. However, I can't stand the type of work I'm doing. I really don't enjoy working with computer software since I'm not a tech person. I want to be in business/decision-making role where I feel that I'm actually doing something rather than working out software problems. Problem is, I've only been there for about 1.5 months...but I'm ripping my hair out. I want to leave so bad but my family is doing everything to pressure me into staying because it's a high paying first job.
Any thoughts on what to do? Will it look that bad if I leave for another company so early? Talk to your supervisers, I'm sure there are plenty of people that would take your PM job and there might be openings elsewhere. Out of college $54K is good, but I'm sure you can pull that and more doing something you enjoy.
I made a mistake because I thought it would be more of a consultation role....I honestly don't think I could stay there for a year.
If I do leave and am accepted with another company, there isn't anything wrong with not including it on my resume, right?
no... only list the jobs u did good at on ur resume. weather in the field experience or just trying to show that u were reliable or somethign
If you do leave, you don't have to include it on your resume. On the other hand, if they do a background check (and these are commonly done nowadays), they'll know you worked there, and/or may want an explanation for the time between graduating and hiring. If they do ask, you can tell them that it wasn't a good fit for your abilities, and then launch into an explanation as to why the new job would BE a good fit.
I would suggest beginning your job search, but don't quit until you land a new one.
In a pinch, depending on how cool your boss is, you could go to him and ask his advice. They might be able to move you to a different role that's a better fit. Nothing to really lose in that case.
If nothing else, you ARE gaining experience on the job, which is valuable and looks good on a resume. If you can even last 6 months, that will be okay enough.
Just stick it out while you look for a new job.
Once you've got yourself secure to quit, then go for it. Yaa knoww?
Then again, those paycheques must be nice.
I made a mistake because I thought it would be more of a consultation role....I honestly don't think I could stay there for a year.
If I do leave and am accepted with another company, there isn't anything wrong with not including it on my resume, right? No, it's experience, so you should include it on your resume. However, most employers like to see that you can make decisions and stick with them. Most prefer longer employment times as it suggests stability, dependability, etc. Short employment is oftentimes a "red flag", unless you're doing contract work and the like.
If you do leave, you don't have to include it on your resume. On the other hand, if they do a background check (and these are commonly done nowadays), they'll know you worked there, and/or may want an explanation for the time between graduating and hiring. If they do ask, you can tell them that it wasn't a good fit for your abilities, and then launch into an explanation as to why the new job would BE a good fit.
I would suggest beginning your job search, but don't quit until you land a new one.
In a pinch, depending on how cool your boss is, you could go to him and ask his advice. They might be able to move you to a different role that's a better fit. Nothing to really lose in that case.
If nothing else, you ARE gaining experience on the job, which is valuable and looks good on a resume. If you can even last 6 months, that will be okay enough. Great response as well as the rest of you guys. Thanks for helping out - I have a meeting tomorrow with my Team Lead and may talk to him about this. I also am applying to jobs but I am not going to leave before I have a new job.
Thanks again and reps all around.
I think we've all been there in terms of a job where you dread getting up in the morning. It sucks mightily and is a huge motivation drain. But, take heart in that not all jobs are like this.
While you're at it, stick as much money as you can in savings. Because a) it never hurts to get a head start on that stuff and b) if you decide you just can't take it one more minute and quit, you'll have a cushion to fall back on.
Also, tips for job-hunting on the sly:
1. List your home and cell numbers on your resume.
2. Go out to your car/parking lot/the bathroom to take personal calls.
3. An interview is a "doctor's appointment". Schedule them in the morning so you don't have to show up at work suspiciously dressed in a suit when the dress code is business casual.
4. Get an email address that looks moderately professional (i.e. NOT AOL or bigdick123@yahoo.com) and have it send messages to your phone, so you can get them at work but not via your work email.
5. Don't approach the boss about changing positions unless you're actually holding your resignation in your hand, about to turn it in. You don't want to give them advance warning that you're thinking of quitting until it doesn't matter anymore, because they may turn around and terminate you.
I made a mistake because I thought it would be more of a consultation role....I honestly don't think I could stay there for a year.
If I do leave and am accepted with another company, there isn't anything wrong with not including it on my resume, right? i wouldn't include it if its less than 6 months, or even 1 year.
just stick it out for a year (start looking while you're still working)
i remember my first job at age 15,i was doin concrete work...like bulding fondations for houses,all i gotta say is.....postholes son,f*cking postholes (if you've ever built a foundation you kno what im tlkin about)
work a general construction job in the inner city
you'll learn two things
1. hard labor
2. the value of job security
imagine if you have a wife you love and two children to support,
imagine if your doing a general construction job and the boss says there is no work for awhile
car bills
mortage
food
cell phone
tv
stay at your job
I have been in the same situation.
If the job is at all bearable, I would keep working there but look hard for a new job in the meantime....but atleast you'll be gettign a paycheck.
However, if it is untolerable like it sounds like it is. the best thing to do is just quit and then look for something. Spare yourself the emotional stress. You are just starting out so it isn't that big of a deal at this point. Good luck.
So, I got a lucrative offer right before Christmas while I was finishing up my Senior year in college.
They offered my 54,000 for a first job working as a project manager. However, I can't stand the type of work I'm doing. I really don't enjoy working with computer software since I'm not a tech person. I want to be in business/decision-making role where I feel that I'm actually doing something rather than working out software problems. Problem is, I've only been there for about 1.5 months...but I'm ripping my hair out. I want to leave so bad but my family is doing everything to pressure me into staying because it's a high paying first job.
Any thoughts on what to do? Will it look that bad if I leave for another company so early?
Answer:
You're not going to be in a decision-making role after a month and straight out of college, period. If you're not a tech person, why did you take a job as a PM working with computer software? Surely they described the job during the interview.
Yes, it will look bad if you leave the company so soon.
Answer:
So, I got a lucrative offer right before Christmas while I was finishing up my Senior year in college.
They offered my 54,000 for a first job working as a project manager. However, I can't stand the type of work I'm doing. I really don't enjoy working with computer software since I'm not a tech person. I want to be in business/decision-making role where I feel that I'm actually doing something rather than working out software problems. Problem is, I've only been there for about 1.5 months...but I'm ripping my hair out. I want to leave so bad but my family is doing everything to pressure me into staying because it's a high paying first job.
Any thoughts on what to do? Will it look that bad if I leave for another company so early? keep in mind that you have a business relationship w/ the company. you can leave them, and they can leave you at any time for any reason. if you find a better offer, just tell your current company in advance and there is no way that they can do anything to stop you.
Answer:
Stick it out and pack some money away. Give it a year if you can - it'll look better on your resume.
Answer:
So, I got a lucrative offer right before Christmas while I was finishing up my Senior year in college.
They offered my 54,000 for a first job working as a project manager. However, I can't stand the type of work I'm doing. I really don't enjoy working with computer software since I'm not a tech person. I want to be in business/decision-making role where I feel that I'm actually doing something rather than working out software problems. Problem is, I've only been there for about 1.5 months...but I'm ripping my hair out. I want to leave so bad but my family is doing everything to pressure me into staying because it's a high paying first job.
Any thoughts on what to do? Will it look that bad if I leave for another company so early? Talk to your supervisers, I'm sure there are plenty of people that would take your PM job and there might be openings elsewhere. Out of college $54K is good, but I'm sure you can pull that and more doing something you enjoy.
Answer:
I made a mistake because I thought it would be more of a consultation role....I honestly don't think I could stay there for a year.
If I do leave and am accepted with another company, there isn't anything wrong with not including it on my resume, right?
Answer:
no... only list the jobs u did good at on ur resume. weather in the field experience or just trying to show that u were reliable or somethign
Answer:
If you do leave, you don't have to include it on your resume. On the other hand, if they do a background check (and these are commonly done nowadays), they'll know you worked there, and/or may want an explanation for the time between graduating and hiring. If they do ask, you can tell them that it wasn't a good fit for your abilities, and then launch into an explanation as to why the new job would BE a good fit.
I would suggest beginning your job search, but don't quit until you land a new one.
In a pinch, depending on how cool your boss is, you could go to him and ask his advice. They might be able to move you to a different role that's a better fit. Nothing to really lose in that case.
If nothing else, you ARE gaining experience on the job, which is valuable and looks good on a resume. If you can even last 6 months, that will be okay enough.
Answer:
Just stick it out while you look for a new job.
Once you've got yourself secure to quit, then go for it. Yaa knoww?
Then again, those paycheques must be nice.
Answer:
I made a mistake because I thought it would be more of a consultation role....I honestly don't think I could stay there for a year.
If I do leave and am accepted with another company, there isn't anything wrong with not including it on my resume, right? No, it's experience, so you should include it on your resume. However, most employers like to see that you can make decisions and stick with them. Most prefer longer employment times as it suggests stability, dependability, etc. Short employment is oftentimes a "red flag", unless you're doing contract work and the like.
Answer:
If you do leave, you don't have to include it on your resume. On the other hand, if they do a background check (and these are commonly done nowadays), they'll know you worked there, and/or may want an explanation for the time between graduating and hiring. If they do ask, you can tell them that it wasn't a good fit for your abilities, and then launch into an explanation as to why the new job would BE a good fit.
I would suggest beginning your job search, but don't quit until you land a new one.
In a pinch, depending on how cool your boss is, you could go to him and ask his advice. They might be able to move you to a different role that's a better fit. Nothing to really lose in that case.
If nothing else, you ARE gaining experience on the job, which is valuable and looks good on a resume. If you can even last 6 months, that will be okay enough. Great response as well as the rest of you guys. Thanks for helping out - I have a meeting tomorrow with my Team Lead and may talk to him about this. I also am applying to jobs but I am not going to leave before I have a new job.
Thanks again and reps all around.
Answer:
I think we've all been there in terms of a job where you dread getting up in the morning. It sucks mightily and is a huge motivation drain. But, take heart in that not all jobs are like this.
While you're at it, stick as much money as you can in savings. Because a) it never hurts to get a head start on that stuff and b) if you decide you just can't take it one more minute and quit, you'll have a cushion to fall back on.
Also, tips for job-hunting on the sly:
1. List your home and cell numbers on your resume.
2. Go out to your car/parking lot/the bathroom to take personal calls.
3. An interview is a "doctor's appointment". Schedule them in the morning so you don't have to show up at work suspiciously dressed in a suit when the dress code is business casual.
4. Get an email address that looks moderately professional (i.e. NOT AOL or bigdick123@yahoo.com) and have it send messages to your phone, so you can get them at work but not via your work email.
5. Don't approach the boss about changing positions unless you're actually holding your resignation in your hand, about to turn it in. You don't want to give them advance warning that you're thinking of quitting until it doesn't matter anymore, because they may turn around and terminate you.
Answer:
I made a mistake because I thought it would be more of a consultation role....I honestly don't think I could stay there for a year.
If I do leave and am accepted with another company, there isn't anything wrong with not including it on my resume, right? i wouldn't include it if its less than 6 months, or even 1 year.
just stick it out for a year (start looking while you're still working)
Answer:
i remember my first job at age 15,i was doin concrete work...like bulding fondations for houses,all i gotta say is.....postholes son,f*cking postholes (if you've ever built a foundation you kno what im tlkin about)
Answer:
work a general construction job in the inner city
you'll learn two things
1. hard labor
2. the value of job security
imagine if you have a wife you love and two children to support,
imagine if your doing a general construction job and the boss says there is no work for awhile
car bills
mortage
food
cell phone
tv
stay at your job
Answer:
I have been in the same situation.
If the job is at all bearable, I would keep working there but look hard for a new job in the meantime....but atleast you'll be gettign a paycheck.
However, if it is untolerable like it sounds like it is. the best thing to do is just quit and then look for something. Spare yourself the emotional stress. You are just starting out so it isn't that big of a deal at this point. Good luck.