What to do when the new job was not what you expected

Disappointment with a new employment it can be compared to the end of a relationship that didn’t work out. The analogy is from Renata Wright, executive manager of the HR division of consultancy Michael Page. And she explains that this situation, unfortunately, is a very common reality to happen.

Is it normal not to like the new job?

According to Renata, Generation Y youths lead the ranking of the most disappointed people with a new job. “This is because their main motivation is the financial boost that the activity can bring,” he says. The expert explains that, just as at the beginning of dating, in which most things are new and arouse curiosity, the new routine has to be motivating. Otherwise, it must be rethought.

Disappointed with the new job? See what to do

If you feel disappointed as a new job and have no motivation to get out of bed and work every day, it may be the case to stop to think and, if necessary, make a decision.

Talk to the area leader about it

A good way to start your analysis on the new job, according to the specialist, is to talk to the manager or team leader about your first impressions. “The exchange of information is important to discover with them points that are favorable to their stay there and also to their professional trajectory”, he says.

Try to find positive points

The tip is to try to find positive points in your new job. Are you closer to home? Are colleagues pleasant? Do you have more flexibility in schedules? Is the pay higher than you had previously? Make an effort to find these positive points, even though they apparently do not exist. Worth trying.

Align expectations with HR and managers

Talking to managers and HR to align expectations is also a good strategy. Try to understand what they expect from you and also state your expectations about the job and the company. You need to understand whether what you are experiencing contributes in any way to your career goal. “As in everything in life, work has its ups and downs and it is necessary to have maturity to endure times that are often unfavorable in favor of a greater objective, which is the career plan”, he analyzes.

Make a decision

With a fresh head, try to put everything you analyzed on the scale. Weigh all the items that favor your professional development with a counterpart to those that general the discomfort you are feeling at the moment. “The disappointment can be momentary while the other issues can help to walk a path of professional satisfaction”, he warns.

And it is on that last point that you should be focused. “Be very clear about your professional goals in order to make the right decision, even if it means leaving your new job for a more recent one,” he says.

It is also important to balance the current situation of the labor market and the country in general. How long can you go without work if it takes you to find another job? Don’t make decisions on impulse. Good luck!

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