You wrote the most awesome resume, you nailed the interviews, and landed a job that seemed like it was tailor-made for you. Now you’re a few months in and it hasn’t turned out to be what you thought it was going to be. What went wrong?
Unfortunately, there are a number of reasons that a job might feel like a total letdown: your job doesn’t match the job description, you’re bored, your boss is intimidating, you constantly have to work late, your commute takes forever, or, worst case scenario, all of the above.
If you’re panicking because your dream job seems to be a total nightmare, you’re not alone. A recent Monster survey found that 32% of people ages 18 to 24 have had two jobs where they don’t think they were a good fit for the role or the company. You may think that this gig isn’t for you, but it can be tricky to decide if quitting is the right decision. After all, it takes time to get used to a new job. However, if you come to the conclusion that it’s truly not for you, how do you put in your two weeks’ notice when you’re just a few weeks or months into the gig? Monster spoke to career experts to get their take.
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