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Dec 17, 2013Comments: 372 · Posts: 6468 · Topics: 165
To quit a job you just started? :/
I've been there 2 weeks, in training. It's a great company, but I can tell already tell the position is not a good fit for me. And I got another job offer for something more in my wheelhouse.
Should I tell Company A that I don't think it's a good fit and leave it at that? Or should I tell them I found something else in a field more suited to me?
I'm honestly at a loss. I don't want to burn any bridges but I really think Company B has more long term growth potential and that's what I'm looking for at this point in my life.
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Nov 10, 2010Comments: 285 · Posts: 30788 · Topics: 649
Put in 2 weeks notice and say that it isnt a good fit.
Just be honest. If you are dealing with professionals they will respect it. Be appreciative, polite and give a 2 week notice, so you don't burn any bridges. Unless this was some upper level position that took a long time to fill, I'm sure they have dealt with it before and will respect your decision.
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Dec 17, 2013Comments: 372 · Posts: 6468 · Topics: 165
Thanks guys. I didn't sign a contract, so I won't have any problems there.
I was mainly concerned over whether I should tell them I'm leaving for a different job or just leave it at "This isn't a good fit."
Sounds like the "it's not you, it's me" approach is the general consensus though.
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Dec 11, 2015Comments: 15 · Posts: 2521 · Topics: 107
Something similar happened to me once and I told them I was leaving. It's better to be true to yourself than to make what you know is a mistake.
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Jun 25, 2012Comments: 19 · Posts: 19733 · Topics: 48
Then again you may burn bridges anyway given the hiring manager may be pissed that he or she spent hours interviewing and training you (if they did). Some folks are that petty.
A girl at work left after two weeks (I called 6 weeks) and even though the Manager tries to hide it, you can see she's salty.
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Jun 25, 2016Comments: 499 · Posts: 2852 · Topics: 77
you ran into another cancer man there too huh?