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What is the best way to leave a job shortly after being hired?
I just started a new job, but I recently recieved a better offer from someone else that I had interviewed with. I want to take the new job, but I'm afraid that it will look bad to employers that I quit this position just weeks into it. Also, I don't want to burn bridges with my new friends, it's not like I don't like my current job. What is the best way to handle leaving a job so soon after hiring?
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Cody,
This is a sensitive subject with so many good people still out of work. But, in this case, it is better for both parties if you take the new job. You do not want to let your current employer invest time, energy and resources in you. And, you want to give them notice so they can re-start the hiring process. Good luck.
Mark
What are the factors that drive you to leave this job which you "like"? Money? If so...enough to leave? Are you sure you are walking into what you want? You know you like what you have. I would examine my motivations.
What do you have the most passion for? I believe that studies have shown that folk that follow a particular path they have a passion in do much better financially than those that 'chase the money.' Although money can seem like a strong motivator here and now, in the long term it can be much less so.
Iris has hit the nail on the head - is the package on offer elsewhere enough to leave and are you walking into what you really want? If the answer is categorically yes then go for it and help your current employer as much as you can to move on gracefully. If the answer is no or you're not completely sure then make the most of where you are.
Short answer: There is no BEST way. But you may still want/need to do it anyway.
I did it myself, once -- quit just 4 days into a new job. I didn't feel great about it, but I still did it. What I learned from the experience is that it's actually more respectful to resign sooner rather than later.
Why? Because it gives your new/soon-to-be-former boss a much better chance of hiring his/her second choice ... that very same day.
In my case, my boss told me this: "We're very sad to see you go, but this isn't the record. A while back we hired someone who, on her very first day, quit right before lunch ... and never came back!"
So stuff like this happens, Cody. You're not alone.
First, as others have stated, It's always best to be honest with yourself regarding why you want to take the new position and leave the one you just started. When you determine the reasons why, use that same honesty and candor with your employer. Ultimately you need to do what is best for you and what will make you most satisfied in your job and career so it would not be fair to your or your employer to stay on when there is something else you'd rather be doing. Just be honest with them about it.
Phil, you're a "natural" for HR. Technical, AND people savvy -- what a great combination!
Hi Cody,
I think you are the best person to answer this query,think what is best for you.. find reasons y you want to leave dis job and y u want to join new one. You will surely get the answer. If you feel that you want to go ahead with the new firm, you can always discuss with your reporting manager and meanwhile you can also support your organization in finding your replacement.
All the best!!
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