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I've made a huge mistake changing jobs!

Hazel

Hi all

I realised quite early on that I've made a huge mistake moving to my current company!  I fancied taking a leap from my previous role, I'd been there for 4 years and felt I needed to get some experience in another industry.

Whilst I don't regret leaving my old company, I do feel that I've taken my career into another direction entirely, in fact, I would say I've taken a big step back.

Now - what to do?  Do I just persevere?  Or do I leave now before the end of my probation, when my notice period jumps up to 3 months!

I wondered whether any of you have experienced this and what you did?

Thanks

H 

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  • One thing I would say when going for interviews is keep your reasons for leaving down to a minimum unless asked to expand on it. Even then, less is more.

    When I first left my toxic role and secured a few interviews, I realised that I was still quite raw over the experience and although I never bad mouthed my previous employer and tried to emphasise what I learnt in the short amount of time I was there about myself etc, looking back now I realised I probably said more than I should have and was a little critical. Needless to say those 2/3 interviews (before I realised the error of my ways) didn’t amount to any offers.

    Now if I get questioned on it, I keep it brief (not the right environment in line with my own values etc) and swiftly move on.
  • in reply to Amo
    Yes, that's the concern, how to word it during interviews. Yes, the environment here is toxic, but I've worked in worse! If the role was offering me more in terms of the direction I want to go in, I could maybe put up with that (maybe??). I feel I can put a good case forward without being negative about the company. But you're right, only if it's questioned, I won't be offering info freely!
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  • in reply to Amo
    Yes, that's the concern, how to word it during interviews. Yes, the environment here is toxic, but I've worked in worse! If the role was offering me more in terms of the direction I want to go in, I could maybe put up with that (maybe??). I feel I can put a good case forward without being negative about the company. But you're right, only if it's questioned, I won't be offering info freely!
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