How Soon is Too Soon to Quit a Job?

So, you finally made it. After what felt like millions of applications, job interviews that led nowhere,facing rejection after rejection,and even getting ghosted by employers, you were finally able to get a job. You start the job, clock in, meet new coworkers and it seems great on the first day, but by the end of the week,you realize you really can’t do this, so what next? Can you really leave this job?

Even after all the struggles you went through to get it, now leaving it is something you’re already planning on. Quitting a job is never easy. There are always tons of factors to consider which include: the payrate of the new job, the amount of time it’d take you to get to the new job,the difficulty level of the job and if you meet all qualifications.

Before any of that takes place, you also have to consider if you’d get picked for the position you’re currently applying to, so how can you comfortably leave the place you are working at, to step into a land of uncertainty? Typically, leaving a new job requires you to have at least worked there for about 90 days to 6 months, to maintain professionalism.

You also usually have to give a two week notice before you can leave a job. However, these conditions can change depending on the situation such situations may include:

Toxic Environment: Unsafe, hostile, or unethical workplaces are valid reasons to leave immediately.

Misrepresented Role: The job isn't what was described during hiring (scope, culture).

Major Life Changes: Personal health, family emergencies, or a partner's relocation.

Better Opportunity: You receive a significantly better offer (pay, benefits, career growth).

On the flipside, here are also some things to consider before quitting:

First-Job Blues: Discomfort or initial challenges are normal and often temporary; give it time to adjust.

No New Job: Don't quit without another offer unless absolutely necessary, as finding a new job takes time.

Resume Pattern: Multiple short stints (under a year) can make you look unreliable, so have strong reasons for each.

Hope this helps!

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By: Carlson Nwawuru

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