I have just completed my first week at my new job and I hate it.

[IrishEyes]

I'm not sure what to do. It is nothing like I expected. I don't want to stay very long at this job so I'm sending out resumes. I wish I had listened to my instincts when they offered me this job.

[Control-Z]

1. It does put you in the position of

having a job while you look. Everyone knows it's easier to get a job if you already have one. And you can be as picky as you want.

[Laffy Kat]

2. Yep, stick it out until you find something else.

It is horrible to spend eight hours a day at a place you hate. We've all been there.

[ailsagirl]

15. Oh yes!!

[Upthevibe]

3. I'm so sorry to hear this....

This just happened to one of my very best friends too. He's going to stick it out until he can get another one. All I can say is to keep networking and getting those resumes out there. Keep us posted....

[fierywoman]

4. With age you'll trust your instincts more and more! Focus on how you

want to FEEL when you work at your next job, and invite it to come to you.

[CountAllVotes]

5. Yep, we've all been there

Best thing to do it what you are doing and that is look for something else!

I feel bad for you as I've been there too. It sure sucks!

I hope you find something better soon!

[FloridaBlues]

6. I just had same experience, I lasted 6 months but had to quit.

I should have listened to my instincts too.
Good luck job hunting

[ailsagirl]

14. Since jobs are rare as hen's teeth, it's hard to turn one down

But then, it's like living with someone-- you never know a person until you do, same with taking a job.
Not until you've accepted can you really get a feel for it.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

7. What's the job? NT

[red dog 1]

17. I'd like to know that as well.

What is the job?

[Maxheader]

8. What you need to do about it...

-Make the company a hand...go out of your way to
do as they say and then some...
-Don't do your job hunting there at work, at home is the best place...
-Don't mention to new prospective employers
you current situation..unless they ask. Then be
tactful..No hateful answers...maybe "Their nice
buy it isn't the job for me..."
-When you do get another job, be gracious
when giving notice...

I was a contract engineer for 10 years...and a direct
employee for 10 years prior to that...believe me
this approach will pay dividends down the road...

Good luck!

[IrishEyes]

9. Thank you for your good wishes.

I will stay at this job until I find something else. It could be worse. I'm getting a paycheck. However, I'm applying for other jobs everyday after work. In the meantime, I will do a good job at this company.

[Upthevibe]

10. It sounds like you have a good attitude and

Maxheader who just posted really gave some good advice.....

[ailsagirl]

13. Sorry to hear this! I know the feeling

Maybe it'll improve??

Best of luck!

[IrishEyes]

16. Update. I have left that job.

I'm starting a temp job on Monday. It is only a temp job but it pays well. Hopefully, I will find a permanent position soon. In the meantime, I will have a job that pays the bills.

[red dog 1]

18. What WAS that job?

I mean, you don't have to name the company or anything, just say what the job was, unless you have a reason not to.

[Xolodno]

19. Trust your instincts....

One company contacted me about a position. Wasn't really into it since it would be a lateral move, when I may very well be moving up where I'm currently at. Will only consider a lateral move if its a complete different industry and in a location "I could have some fun in". But, granted this wasn't a different industry, the thought of visiting Disney World, etc. quick access to the Caribbean, etc. intrigued me. So I looked up the employee reviews.

Now you usually get a good sized mix of "Great" to "Awful"....but plenty in the middle to get a good gauge to see which side of the curve it leans. This company was odd, the vast majority were either "Great" or "Awful", very little in the middle. That threw up a red flag, so if I go for it, I could love it or hate it....not much in between. But the company website sealed the deal for me, a young company founded in the 90's and one of the largest home insurers in Florida. In other words, one good hurricane away from insolvency.

Replied I wasn't interested.