I am 6 weeks in on my new job and I despise it. At the time my gut said this isn't the right fit. But I felt like I had to take it because I didn't have a job. Now I am going to quit. The hours are such that looking for another job is really hard. I have 2 months left of DRP, I am going to use that to full time job search. I know that probably isn't enough time, but I am prepared to take some part time work to help bridge the gap when DRP runs out.

OP, I was laid off last year and found a new job which I also hate. Alot. Also not having a lot of luck with something new.

PP, you tell current employer you have a doctor or dentist appointment or you're sick. Some prospective employers might be able to meet with you at the beginning or end of day, but you otherwise lie to get time off. Yes, finding a new job when you have a job is also stressful. But you dont have the stress of trying to pay rent and theoretically you can be more selective and confident because you are already employed.

Anonymous wrote:Better to be getting paid while you look.

This will sound dumb, but how do you do this?

I'm relatively new to the workforce. I was at my first job out of college for the past 4 years.

Logistically, I mean, how do you work at a new job and keep looking for one you like better? I have 2nd interviews with two companies this week and both have 90 day probationary periods. Do companies typically schedule any interviews outside of traditional 9-5 working hours? Or do I just try to schedule them for around my lunch hour?

Everyone keeps telling me to take any job so I don't have to blow through my savings and they tell me that it's easier to find one while employed, but tbh, the thought of looking for a job while employed seems super stressful.

Better to be getting paid while you look.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Take my job. We can't find workers. Where is the disconnect!

What do you do?

He runs a cafe.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/30/1283809.page#30451862

Anonymous wrote:Take my job. We can't find workers. Where is the disconnect!

What do you do?

Similar situation.

I have a tentative new job lined up in the fall but I'm not counting on anything given the market.

However, if I do get it it will be so satisfying to say cya after six months.

Take my job. We can't find workers. Where is the disconnect!

Ugh, this is what I'm afraid of.

My position will be eliminated on 7/31. I've been looking since I was told on June 30th, but only in the last week did things get hot. Lots of phone interviews Wed-Friday of this past week and one in-person interview on Friday. I did not get a good vibe from the job or the person interviewing me, but they want me. Like, a lot. The interviewer said things like "when you're working with me..." and "on Mondays I'll need you to do XYZ before 10 am." I have a second interview with the president & vp on Monday. And the person who interviewed me said meeting them was basically just a formality and asked if I could submit a drug test this coming week. I don't think I'll like it there, but the salary is exactly what I make now, the commute is the same, and it's a job, you know? All I have is horror stories from friends who've been looking for months.

Ten weeks

How long have you been in the new position?

Bumping this. Similar situation. Have you had any luck and what’s the best way to get out of this situation? Do you have to stay put for a certain time before looking?

What kind of job?

This is mainly a vent…

I know the job market is horrible right now, so I feel lucky to be employed. But I am really bummed about my new position. The job duties aren’t what was sold to me and I don’t seem to fit in with the other people there - very cliquey.

I’m continuing to apply for jobs but nothing seems to be out there (whereas before, I had recruiters reaching out to me constantly). Very frustrating.