user
Hello,
I feel awkward about this and I need some advice. I currently have a job, been there for 4 month now, they gave me social security, a good(and even slightly better than good) salary and everything is good on paper, but I hate it. It's not a programming environment, it's not teaching me anything, chaos everywhere, inexperienced management(in development anyway), my desk is a joke, my coding environment involves loud music, yelling and arguments on how to dress a goat(yes seriously) etc... and I hate it. And I want to leave, however I fear that it will look very bad that I am quitting a job only after 4 month. The reason I did not leave before was that it took me a while to notice all these things and also because I was in the middle of a large project that I just completed last week, leaving it in the middle would have seriously harmed it(no one can continue my half written code).
So I guess what I am asking is, has any of you guys quit jobs quickly? Do I find another job before leaving? If I found a job I liked better what do I tell my new interviewer about why I am leaving that soon from the other one.?
Any and all related stories are welcomed.
ironman
Let me tell you what i think about that,
don't leave your job before finding another one, because when being interviewed knowing u don't have a job, they will underestimate you and give you a lower salary (because they think that you are desperate to work)
second point, what to tell the guy who is interviewing you (reason to quit): well tell them the truth, that it's not a programming environment... etc
Good luck :)
rtp
am with @ironman, I don't think quitting is a good idea... I quit a job after 2 weeks, since my old company was happy to take me back.
user
I'm also afraid of awkwardness... They just gave me social security, and I want to quit...
Tutenkhamun
User, social security is given by default after 3 months, you dont have to feel awkward :)
Stay in your job and at the same time look for an alternative one just like ironman said.
One last thing.. A job just pay the bills you dont have to enjoy it its just a necessity in life, as long as you keep working for other people you will never be 100% satisfied :)
rolf
Sucks. I have quit a job once after like 2 weeks. The work environment was really not good, for me at least. It was a very small company, the guy who was supposed to manage me smoked indoors, and opened the window so I was cold. They sent me messages on Friday night saying there is work tomorrow morning. Their code was everything but interesting. When I was late they said they'll be deducting half days and full days from the salary. I don't know what more happened, but at one point I just got fed up and did not show up anymore. I had really tried.
One has to think why he is in such a situation, so as not to repeat it. But let not that stop you from looking for something better.
user
I'm not in a situation THAT BAD, in fact 2 years ago when I did not know any better I would dream about a job like the one I have now. yours really sucked. In mine it's just the loud noises around, the outdated machines, the boring projects, the employer that does not understands anything about code or how hard you worked nor cares to ever understand. I'm not in any situation where I have to leave right now, it's just that I don't feel like it's somewhere I can stick around in for years and years. There is no room for promotion, and even if there was there is no criteria nor anyone able to judge what developer deserves what etc...
The job before that I stuck around for 2 years without a day of absence, and I loved that job, but 2 years without social security and a bad salary, and calls after midnight, I just had to leave,. But again I loved it, I was learning and advancing as a developer, the workplace was suitable for development(good machines, quiet environment, plenty of caffeinated drinks, a supervisor that understands code really well and can help, teach and lead) so by all means I don't hate work, I just hate chaos. My work is my life, I spend most of my days at work and most of my time at home sleeping(or working a side job like at the moment). If I don't enjoy work then I don't enjoy life.
PS: Thanks everyone for the great advices :)
rolf
user wroteIf I don't enjoy work then I don't enjoy life.
I have to say I agree on that one. I liked to think that if you have a full time job that's at least 8 hours of your day spent in a particular environment. 1/3 of your day is a long time to be spending in an unhappy environment so it's important. But it doesn't mean that you should automatically quit.
ironman wrote
don't leave your job before finding another one, because when being interviewed knowing u don't have a job, they will underestimate you and give you a lower salary (because they think that you are desperate to work)
I don't think so. The company's interest is to find someone to do the job well at the salary that it's prepared to pay. So whether they are already employed or not does not make that much of a difference. If you are unemployed you don't necessarily have to accept any salary you're offered.
Stygmata
Im unhappy in my work...but it pays and no one has to audit me except the8 GM and cfo which is nice
Kassem
I am not gonna tell you what to do or make the decision for you but I could leave my 2 cents.
1. Before you accept any job, make sure there's room for growth. Somewhere you can actually have a career, and not just a job that pays the bills.
2. It does not matter if you've been at your job for 4 months or two years. When you're asked why you left so early by your interviewer, tell them exactly why you did. You actually have a very good reason to leave.
3. Do not include this job on your resume. Any job you do not stay in more than at least 8 months should stay out of your resume in order to avoid (2) altogether.
Good luck.
bermudapineapple
"If the wind will not serve, take to the oars."
Don't end up wondering "what if." Start applying for other jobs and when you find one, quit your old one. And don't worry about no 4-month bullshit. This isn't 4 days in or 4 weeks in where you barely understand the environment. You know what they're about. Don't worry about them anymore.
user
I don't like to be an opportunist nor a quitter, I thought about it and I will give them a chance, a good chance, I will make my problems known before I quit. That way all cards would be on the table, and who knows, it might work out. Thank you all for your advices you were all very helpful.
bermudapineapple
user wroteI don't like to be an opportunist nor a quitter, I thought about it and I will give them a chance, a good chance, I will make my problems known before I quit. That way all cards would be on the table, and who knows, it might work out. Thank you all for your advices you were all very helpful.
No worries. Update this thread when you have news.