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Should You Quit if Your New Job Isn’t What You Expected?


rss.shrm.org | Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP

SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. 

 

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I took a new position originally billed as occasionally requiring me to work more than the prescribed hours. Now that I’ve been in the role for three months, I find this job highly stressful, and it requires long hours. Should I just outright quit? What are my options here? Eric

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.: It’s not uncommon for job expectations to evolve or for initial descriptions to differ from reality. Before you make any hasty decisions like quitting, I’d recommend pausing to thoroughly consider your options and explore potential solutions to alleviate your stress and manage a healthier work/life integration.

I’d begin by taking a step back to reflect on your career goals and priorities. Consider what’s most important to you in a job: work/life flexibility, career growth or a specific role. This will help you pinpoint which of your workplace preferences are not being met and how important it is to you that they are.

With those preferences in mind, schedule a meeting with your supervisor or manager to discuss your workload and stress levels. Be open and honest about your concerns and how the job has evolved beyond your initial expectations. They may not be aware of the impact it’s having on you.

During the discussion with your supervisor, propose…


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