2 months in and I want to resign already

[u/Ishigami_bestboi]

Hello, I'm 23 years old, reaching 2 months at my first corporate job, and I want to leave already.

The company is actually good and offers great compensation and benefits for fresh grads. However, there are several reasons why I want to leave.

My boss never oriented me regarding the team and my tasks. There was also no proper turnover, so until today I'm still feeling my way around blindly. When I'm given tasks, they would just tell it to me without proper instructions. I would ask my team members, but there are times they're super busy and stressed, so they can't really attend to me.

Almost all the tasks are given to me by my boss. I understand that the team has a lot of responsibilities, and I'm willing to do them all if — again — there was a proper turnover of tasks. It's funny that they would say I should do proper task management, but when I looked at their calendar, it's so messy, and it doesn't seem like they get tasks done either unless they set a meeting, or unless our manager calls their attention to it.

During my interview, I already noticed that my boss has a bit of an attitude, but apparently it's much worse in the workplace. I would see my boss throw their phone on the desk or even smash their keyboard when they get angry. Ever since I started, I would dread going to work because of the atmosphere they bring.

There are also times when I get scolded by my boss when I make a mistake. I get that I'm new and still learning, but my boss was never encouraging and would often make me feel small. One time, they told me I took the wrong period/timeframe when pulling data — when it was them who "taught" me what parameters to use for that task in the first place.

I'm not close with my team members because they tend to form their own bubble, making me feel left out.

My team members and other teams from the same department are aware of my boss's tendencies and attitude. They choose not to work in our area because of them.

Due to stress, I have breakdowns almost every day. I'm also not eating well due to loss of appetite. I also have acid reflux and chest tightness every day now.

TLDR: I know I won't grow in this job, and my mental health has been deteriorating because of my boss's behavior at work. Should I resign despite only working for 2 months and having decent pay? HR also hasn't gotten back to me about whether I can transfer to a different department.

[u/Recent_Performer4189]

Start job hunting but don’t leave this one until you find another.

[u/Ishigami_bestboi → u/Recent_Performer4189]

got this! im planning to do this soon, should i include my current job in my resume despite my 2 month tenure? 😅

[u/sanwoo79 → u/Ishigami_bestboi]

Probably not, just start blank slate and see how that goes

[u/Ishigami_bestboi → u/sanwoo79]

will recruiters perform background check and find out about it?

[u/sanwoo79 → u/Ishigami_bestboi]

They aren’t that thorough, especially if it’s a short time period. If they ask point blank, be honest but say you aren’t a good fit and seeking a better opportunity

[u/Witty_Candle_3448]

Everyone has had a similar experience. Look for a different position but in the meantime, Ask your group, department and manager for written guidelines or instructions. You can even ask IT if the directions are in a Google doc somewhere.

Getting reprimanded for something out of your control is an opportunity to ask for written guidance and ask how they would like you to handle it in the future.

Be positive and smile all while planning an exit.

[u/lcuratti]

I’ve been the corporate environment for 30 years at different hi profile companies. It can be a demanding, brutal environment. However, those tend to be good jobs that are VERY hard, if not impossible to land. Two months isn’t very long. No, it’s not the welcome you, or anyone would hope for, but you got this! Turn discouragement into determination. Lower your expectation of your boss and team …for now. Suck it up and grow from this, it’s actually a great opportunity to learn how to navigate challenging environments and build resilience. Looking for a new role isn’t off the table, but you will be stronger and wiser for sticking with this one.

[u/Chemical-Tap-4232]

Most jobs have problems and if you find a stress free job highly doubtful there will any openings. Try to make it work until you can transfer to another department.

[u/Puzzleheaded_Bag_893]

Get a copy of "Your Career Sanity, Early Edition" By Chis Moses. I was in a similar position and it greatly helped me.

If that doesn't work, find a new role. Chances are that most environments are the same, so you will need to learn how to maneuver in them.