Too soon to look for a new job?

Neva&Jack

I haven't posted here in a while, but was hoping to get some feedback.  I was laid off in October of last year.  I accepted an offer with another company and started in November.  While I am thankful for the job, I just don't think it is the right fit for me. It's very frustrating because I enjoy working.   I have been here nearly five months, and I just don't know how long I should wait before making a decision to look for something else, and it's not getting better with time.  I feel incredibly guilty because I know how long it took them to recruit for my position and I will have wasted their time and money. I also don't want to burn any bridges. There's layoffs happening at the company, and I know that the company wouldn't think twice about letting me go,  but I still feel like I would be letting my boss and coworkers down.  Anyone go through anything similar, or have any advice?  Thanks for listening  

mrskelly731

I would say try to stay at least a year.  A lot of employers look at the length of employment, especially when they are looking for someone long term.  GL

cwm11985

mrskelly731:

I would say try to stay at least a year.  A lot of employers look at the length of employment, especially when they are looking for someone long term.  GL

 

I'd have to agree.  It won't look favorable to many employers that you've only spent a short time at your current job--whats to keep you from getting a new job and quitting in 5 months? 

mrambo3

I Started at my company the beginning of November and just put my two weeks in last week. I wasn't looking to leave but a former client of mine (I was an auditor) contacted me and said they had a position open and wanted me to apply. I did and got the job. The only reason I am taking it is because it's my dream job and can't pass up the opportunity. I do feel bad for my current employer because they spent so long training me but I have to do what's right for me. 

jeffsjayme

I think it depends on the rest of your work history.  If you have a long established work history of staying with a company for a long time, the one blip in your record that you can easily explain "It wasn't a good fit", then that's alot more understandable than someone who has a new job every year.

financialdiva

I think it takes about a year to really get settled into a job. Why do you think time won't make things better?

That said, if you are truly unhappy or it has to do with the company atmosphere, I would probably start looking now. GL!

luvmagoldn

jeffsjayme:

I think it depends on the rest of your work history.  If you have a long established work history of staying with a company for a long time, the one blip in your record that you can easily explain "It wasn't a good fit", then that's alot more understandable than someone who has a new job every year.

This.

jellyjellybean

jeffsjayme:

I think it depends on the rest of your work history.  If you have a long established work history of staying with a company for a long time, the one blip in your record that you can easily explain "It wasn't a good fit", then that's alot more understandable than someone who has a new job every year.

Agreed. I have a 6 month stint on my resume and when asked I say it's because my dream job opened up and I took it. It was never my itention to only be there a short time but that's how it worked out!

Neva&Jack

Thank you all for your honest feedback!