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society is all like “consistency is key” “just stick it out” “it doesn’t look good on a resume to leave before a couple years” (first job out of school) but let me tell you something!!!! trying to make yourself look good on paper is not worth the mental and emotional strain if you hate your job, do not waste your time. Maybe you need a few months to sus it out, sure don’t give up day 1. But never ever ever get too comfortable in a situation you do not like in the first place!!!!! You have got to be your biggest advocate. Otherwise you’ll be the only one out here not looking out for your own best interest, and people will use that to their advantage
Mar 11, 2024
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Not only could that mere 10 minute lunch be breaking labor laws depending on where you live, but the implication that you don't have value a couple months in is a huge red flag. They hired you, therefore you have value to them, and they are invested in your success. Either they're trying to play mental games early on to squeeze more out of you than is reasonable, or they're not doing their job in providing enough resources to get the job done under healthy conditions. It’s worth noting whether this is a company-wide culture issue, or if it’s just your direct manager too.
I don't know the job or what the boss meant by 'work harder,' but it can take anywhere from 1 to 2 years to truly learn a job. Given that it's also your first 'real' gig, there's a whole other dynamic of getting used to a workplace environment, and it's their job to help acclimate you to it. Keep your options open, "manage up" (give honest feedback to your manager about how you feel), connect with your colleagues in the meantime to put pressure on management to change their ways, have your resume updated. If you're starting to burn out and you need to jump ship, it's best to have things in order already, so that stressful situation isn't made worse by feeling like you have to do even more stressful tasks in order to find something else.
tl;dr that’s ass.
May 11, 2024
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The job market is not good right now. If you have savings or can gig work while you search then leaving is an option. If you don't then I would say try to white-knuckle your way through.
Mar 18, 2024
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take the advice of family and friends to heart but if you still feel the same after hearing it just do what you want. you are free to make your own decisions. hopefully it works out, but if it doesn’t, there’s nothing wrong with making and learning from your own mistakes.
i’ve posted abt this before but my family told me the exact same thing after i said the exact same thing abt my last job. the good part was after i told them i was 100% going to do it, they gave me tons of advice on quitting and how to prep for getting a new job. they will be there for you either way. luckily for me it worked out even better than i could’ve wished for and ive been way happier in my new position. i hope the same goes for you
May 9, 2025
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Powerful song. I really felt that in my bones like shit, I needed that so bad
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