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Darcy · 13d ago
Have you ever started a job and realised a few months in it’s not really the role you signed up for?been working a while now and it keeps happening… what gets promised upfront vs what you actually end up doing don’t quite match. at what point do you just accept it vs call it out or leave?
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David · 11d ago
Acting Village Manager
Same. Stay practical, dont rush out. Play it wise, wait for something you can get lined up before leaving.
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Jack · 12d ago
Finance and Administration Assistant
Hope You are learning new skills from the current job.
Meanwhile trying to find a better job to match what you are really after.
This is what I am doing….
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Anon443209 · 13d ago
Yeah, I really have. Once I stayed, I was kind of content with what it was anyway and it led to some new skills. But a lot of adjustment needed. Another time though, I realised it wasn't even remotely what I thought. I stayed, but only while looking for something else. And just kept my old boss as the reference
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Sandra · 6d ago
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
This happens all to often. The Hiring Manager builds up the role and it can quite often fall incredibly short of the promises, or the vibe is just off in office. Keep your eyes peeled for another opportunity and watch out for any red flags in the next interview i.e. if they are incredibly vague, or they all look at each other when you ask a question (if it's a panel interview). It can be tough, but this doesn't have to be it for you.
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Alex · 12d ago
Fixed Asset Accountant
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Craig · 1d ago
Master Technician
That is so much the corruption and lies of modern business. Find yourself another job.
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Sandra · 6d ago
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
This happens all to often. The Hiring Manager builds up the role and it can quite often fall incredibly short of the promises, or the vibe is just off in office. Keep your eyes peeled for another opportunity and watch out for any red flags in the next interview i.e. if they are incredibly vague, or they all look at each other when you ask a question (if it's a panel interview). It can be tough, but this doesn't have to be it for you.
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Anon400668 · 7d ago
The question should be if I haven't 🤣 Just kidding, but seriously lost count of the amount of jobs that turn out very different, especially all the extra duties that creep in that are so far out of the original scope.
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Anon485412 · 7d ago
Senior Technology Consultant
Never accept potential. Always get the steps in writing. If they won’t commit, it’s not real.
If the job isn’t what you want that’s OK. Take stock of the skills you’ve learned and how they still contribute to your goal. Reframe your CV around those skills, and look,
Be upfront that the role wasn’t really what you thought it would be, and what you’re looking for in the next one.
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Krystal · 7d ago
Office Manager
Also next time, make sure what is discussed is in your employment contract. Get it in writing!
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