I have 5+ years in my industry and the pinnacle designation in that field which I accomplished in less than half the time of the average. I had a good position but after I asked for a promotion, given I was the only one on the team with that designation and excellent reviews every year, they promoted someone else and said mine would come “someday.” I decided to see what was out there.
Recruiters came after me on LinkedIn and after several interviews with a handful of companies, I got an offer that was over 50% over what I was making. I accepted.
Fast forward a little over 2 months…and they won't train me. I've had a basic overview of systems and they are horrible, inefficient, time consuming. I ask a question and get three different answers . I've been overwhelmed and bullied by the person I will have to collaborate with for the last 2 weeks and I'm the most stressed I have ever been…and I'm very resilient. Others in my position that have been there for a long time are visibly overwhelmed, admitting they are stressed and say management does not take their concerns seriously. They basically are telling me things aren't going to change and that the company has lost many new hires for the same reason: they stay a few months and leave. Lots of senior workers who are sticking it out to retire. I'm seeing the handwriting on the wall. People who are assigned to be my mentors are too busy to train me. Of course the managers are begging me to stay.
I contacted my former supervisor and there is a reasonable possibility that I could get back with that company. No guarantees I realize.
There are tons of job openings in my field, remote like this one. I cant take the stress so I'm resigning and although I told them I'd give them 2 weeks notice, I can't really do anything so I want outta there now.
I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance. I know I need to quit this job and yet it's hard. Its the first time I've been in this type of position and I'm over 50…not that it kinda matters but…
I have lots of savings.. enough to get by for way over 6 months … could probably go the whole rest of the year.
Ive been physically stressed the last few days anticipating this. I know I am quitting but if anyone has been in this situation I'd love to hear about your experience.
Thanks for reading. Just typing this helps. 🙂