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I recently decided to leave a job that I enjoyed for an opportunity that fell into my lap from an ex-colleague, who is my new manager.
First week in, I realize that despite being hired as a senior, there are no senior responsibilities. Had I known that this beforehand, I would not have taken the opportunity as it is a step-down for my career compared to where I was. I have talked to the manager about this, but it is clear that the senior title does not mean anything in the new team.
As I left the previous place in the best possible manner, I have a high chance of being accepted back.
The question for me is, should I leave immediately (within the first month) or wait it out 6 months, then leave? Prior would allow me to return to the job I am happy with, but I'd have a month gap in my resume working for the same company, and I would obviously burn bridges. The latter would be more easy to explain and wouldn't burn the bridge as hard (hopefully). I think a 6 month stint is easier to explain than a 1 month stint.
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I recently decided to leave a job that I enjoyed for an opportunity that fell into my lap from an ex-colleague, who is my new manager.
First week in, I realize that despite being hired as a senior, there are no senior responsibilities. Had I known that this beforehand, I would not have taken the opportunity as it is a step-down for my career compared to where I was. I have talked to the manager about this, but it is clear that the senior title does not mean anything in the new team.
As I left the previous place in the best possible manner, I have a high chance of being accepted back.
The question for me is, should I leave immediately (within the first month) or wait it out 6 months, then leave? Prior would allow me to return to the job I am happy with, but I'd have a month gap in my resume working for the same company, and I would obviously burn bridges. The latter would be more easy to explain and wouldn't burn the bridge as hard (hopefully). I think a 6 month stint is easier to explain than a 1 month stint.
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I recently decided to leave a job that I enjoyed for an opportunity that fell into my lap from an ex-colleague, who is my new manager.
First week in, I realize that despite being hired as a senior, there are no senior responsibilities. Had I known that this beforehand, I would not have taken the opportunity as it is a step-down for my career compared to where I was. I have talked to the manager about this, but it is clear that the senior title does not mean anything in the new team.
As I left the previous place in the best possible manner, I have a high chance of being accepted back.
The question for me is, should I leave immediately (within the first month) or wait it out 6 months, then leave? Prior would allow me to return to the job I am happy with, but I'd have a month gap in my resume working for the same company, and I would obviously burn bridges. The latter would be more easy to explain and wouldn't burn the bridge as hard (hopefully). I think a 6 month stint is easier to explain than a 1 month stint.
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I recently decided to leave a job that I enjoyed for an opportunity that fell into my lap from an ex-colleague, who is my new manager.
First week in, I realize that despite being hired as a senior, there are no senior responsibilities. Had I known that this beforehand, I would not have taken the opportunity as it is a step-down for my career compared to where I was. I have talked to the manager about this, but it is clear that the senior title does not mean anything in the new team.
As I left the previous place in the best possible manner, I have a high chance of being accepted back.
The question for me is, should I leave immediately (within the first month) or wait it out 6 months, then leave? Prior would allow me to return to the job I am happy with, but I'd have a month gap in my resume working for the same company, and I would obviously burn bridges. The latter would be more easy to explain and wouldn't burn the bridge as hard (hopefully). I think a 6 month stint is easier to explain than a 1 month stint.
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The question for me is, should I leave immediately (within the first
month) or wait it out 6 months, then leave? Prior would allow me to
return to the job I am happy with, but I'd have a month gap in my
resume working for the same company, and I would obviously burn
bridges. The latter would be more easy to explain and wouldn't burn
the bridge as hard (hopefully). I think a 6 month stint is easier to
explain than a 1 month stint.
If you are planning to go back to your prior company, just do it now. Make sure you will get accepted back first. It's not all that hard to explain that you made a mistake for less than a month.
But realistically, you left your prior job for a reason. Something was lacking that led you to decide to move. Think it over completely, then decide if going back is really your best route.
If not, look for a new job - making sure this one has the appropriate level of responsibilities and other attributes that make sense for you. Don't assume - dig in and ask questions.
Then get and accept an offer. Give the appropriate amount of notice. Then move on to your newest job.
These things happen, but you don't want to make it a habit.
answered 22 mins ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
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Also, I wouldn't lose any sleep over a month or two gap in employment at the other place. It'd be a problem if you quit again in 3 months, or say within a year. But if not, I don't think anyone will remember or split hair over the fact that you were gone for a bit, and you don't have to mention it ever again.
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The question for me is, should I leave immediately (within the first
month) or wait it out 6 months, then leave? Prior would allow me to
return to the job I am happy with, but I'd have a month gap in my
resume working for the same company, and I would obviously burn
bridges. The latter would be more easy to explain and wouldn't burn
the bridge as hard (hopefully). I think a 6 month stint is easier to
explain than a 1 month stint.
If you are planning to go back to your prior company, just do it now. Make sure you will get accepted back first. It's not all that hard to explain that you made a mistake for less than a month.
But realistically, you left your prior job for a reason. Something was lacking that led you to decide to move. Think it over completely, then decide if going back is really your best route.
If not, look for a new job - making sure this one has the appropriate level of responsibilities and other attributes that make sense for you. Don't assume - dig in and ask questions.
Then get and accept an offer. Give the appropriate amount of notice. Then move on to your newest job.
These things happen, but you don't want to make it a habit.
answered 22 mins ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
267k144 gold badges807 silver badges1102 bronze badges
Also, I wouldn't lose any sleep over a month or two gap in employment at the other place. It'd be a problem if you quit again in 3 months, or say within a year. But if not, I don't think anyone will remember or split hair over the fact that you were gone for a bit, and you don't have to mention it ever again.
– George M
4 mins ago
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The question for me is, should I leave immediately (within the first
month) or wait it out 6 months, then leave? Prior would allow me to
return to the job I am happy with, but I'd have a month gap in my
resume working for the same company, and I would obviously burn
bridges. The latter would be more easy to explain and wouldn't burn
the bridge as hard (hopefully). I think a 6 month stint is easier to
explain than a 1 month stint.
If you are planning to go back to your prior company, just do it now. Make sure you will get accepted back first. It's not all that hard to explain that you made a mistake for less than a month.
But realistically, you left your prior job for a reason. Something was lacking that led you to decide to move. Think it over completely, then decide if going back is really your best route.
If not, look for a new job - making sure this one has the appropriate level of responsibilities and other attributes that make sense for you. Don't assume - dig in and ask questions.
Then get and accept an offer. Give the appropriate amount of notice. Then move on to your newest job.
These things happen, but you don't want to make it a habit.
answered 22 mins ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
267k144 gold badges807 silver badges1102 bronze badges
Also, I wouldn't lose any sleep over a month or two gap in employment at the other place. It'd be a problem if you quit again in 3 months, or say within a year. But if not, I don't think anyone will remember or split hair over the fact that you were gone for a bit, and you don't have to mention it ever again.
– George M
4 mins ago
add a comment |
The question for me is, should I leave immediately (within the first
month) or wait it out 6 months, then leave? Prior would allow me to
return to the job I am happy with, but I'd have a month gap in my
resume working for the same company, and I would obviously burn
bridges. The latter would be more easy to explain and wouldn't burn
the bridge as hard (hopefully). I think a 6 month stint is easier to
explain than a 1 month stint.
If you are planning to go back to your prior company, just do it now. Make sure you will get accepted back first. It's not all that hard to explain that you made a mistake for less than a month.
But realistically, you left your prior job for a reason. Something was lacking that led you to decide to move. Think it over completely, then decide if going back is really your best route.
If not, look for a new job - making sure this one has the appropriate level of responsibilities and other attributes that make sense for you. Don't assume - dig in and ask questions.
Then get and accept an offer. Give the appropriate amount of notice. Then move on to your newest job.
These things happen, but you don't want to make it a habit.
answered 22 mins ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
267k144 gold badges807 silver badges1102 bronze badges
The question for me is, should I leave immediately (within the first
month) or wait it out 6 months, then leave? Prior would allow me to
return to the job I am happy with, but I'd have a month gap in my
resume working for the same company, and I would obviously burn
bridges. The latter would be more easy to explain and wouldn't burn
the bridge as hard (hopefully). I think a 6 month stint is easier to
explain than a 1 month stint.
If you are planning to go back to your prior company, just do it now. Make sure you will get accepted back first. It's not all that hard to explain that you made a mistake for less than a month.
But realistically, you left your prior job for a reason. Something was lacking that led you to decide to move. Think it over completely, then decide if going back is really your best route.
If not, look for a new job - making sure this one has the appropriate level of responsibilities and other attributes that make sense for you. Don't assume - dig in and ask questions.
Then get and accept an offer. Give the appropriate amount of notice. Then move on to your newest job.
These things happen, but you don't want to make it a habit.
answered 22 mins ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
267k144 gold badges807 silver badges1102 bronze badges
answered 22 mins ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
267k144 gold badges807 silver badges1102 bronze badges
answered 22 mins ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
267k144 gold badges807 silver badges1102 bronze badges
answered 22 mins ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
267k144 gold badges807 silver badges1102 bronze badges
267k144 gold badges807 silver badges1102 bronze badges
Also, I wouldn't lose any sleep over a month or two gap in employment at the other place. It'd be a problem if you quit again in 3 months, or say within a year. But if not, I don't think anyone will remember or split hair over the fact that you were gone for a bit, and you don't have to mention it ever again.
– George M
4 mins ago
add a comment |
Also, I wouldn't lose any sleep over a month or two gap in employment at the other place. It'd be a problem if you quit again in 3 months, or say within a year. But if not, I don't think anyone will remember or split hair over the fact that you were gone for a bit, and you don't have to mention it ever again.
– George M
4 mins ago
Also, I wouldn't lose any sleep over a month or two gap in employment at the other place. It'd be a problem if you quit again in 3 months, or say within a year. But if not, I don't think anyone will remember or split hair over the fact that you were gone for a bit, and you don't have to mention it ever again.
– George M
4 mins ago
Also, I wouldn't lose any sleep over a month or two gap in employment at the other place. It'd be a problem if you quit again in 3 months, or say within a year. But if not, I don't think anyone will remember or split hair over the fact that you were gone for a bit, and you don't have to mention it ever again.
– George M
4 mins ago
add a comment |
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