Possibly quitting a job that I just started- advice needed

sweetsunnyc

I have posted several times in the last few months about my job dilemma- I started a new job in June that I was super excited about and it turned out to not be at all what I expected and I have not been happy. It's basically due to the hours as I enjoy the job itself and my coworkers. I have been applying to other positions and interviewed for one last week. I just got an email that they want me to come in for a final interview in August, so I think that my chances of getting the position are pretty good. The hours are exactly what I want (30 now and the opportunity to go full time as the program grows by 2016) I am not sure if I get benefits with these hours, so I will need to think about that, but it would allow me the time that I want to have a better work/life balance with my family. If I were to get offered and accept the position, what would be the most tactful way to quit? I have never been a job hopper and have been at my two professional jobs for 5 plus years each. Would I even mention my current position to the new employer? If so, how should I approach it? Before I consider quitting should I have a discussion with my current employer about my hours to see if there is any way that they can be adjusted? I have been hesitant to do this because I am new and it's not a real flexible environment. Like I said, I have never left a job so quickly so I am very nervous about how to approach it. And of course, this all hinges on if I even got offered the new job.

mae0111

If you've never been a job hopper, your resume will reflect that.  You need to put your current employer on the resume.  If I interviewed someone and found out later that they'd misrepresented themselves on their resume in any way, I would likely not consider them any further.

You can explain it.  You took this job, and it is not what you expected.  It happens.  As a hiring manager, I would understand that.  I wouldn't call attention to it, but don't avoid it, and don't keep it off your resume.

As far as what to do with your current employer, that's really up to you.  If you feel like you could be happy if the hours were right, then ask for the reduction.  But don't hang on just because you feel like you should.  

Good luck!!!!!