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Figured I would throw this out there and get some peoples thoughts on the matter. I recently started a new job however three months into the job, I am feeling like the place isnt a good fit for me. I like the IT work, but my supervisor is like Jekyl and Hyde. One minute he is praising you, the next he is yelling and throwing things across the room. Been several occasions where he has asked me for my advice, I give him the advice and explain my reasons for it, he calls me a idiot and then hires an outside tech firm to come in and they say the exact same thing that I mentioned and his response is usually, that was money well paid. Just getting a little burned out with all the drama. Like I said, one minute he is tearing your head off, 2 or 3 hours later he is telling you that your doing a good job and he was glad he hired you. Just dont get it. So I am thinking of trying to find another job somewhere else. My fear is because I have only been here 3 months or so, that any new employment may frown on the lack of history for here. My previous job before here was almost 9 years. I also have a possible opportunity to do contract work for the government for IT work. Debating on that as well but dont know much about contract work and what it entails.

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With your background experience you would have no issue finding a new job. I would jump ship. use it as a pay check.

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You sound like you are going through what i just went through a few months back, I would find your exit man. If asked all you need to say is that the environment had become hostile.

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You spend a considerable amount of your life at work, if you don’t enjoy it that’s a lot of wasted life

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If you don’t see anything changing in the near future or see any long term accomplishments there, I would get out as well. No reason to let yourself burn out, especially if you don’t have control over it.

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Let it be said that this applies to everyone in the IT field. Always watch out for yourself. If you’re not happy with your professional growth or mental well being look to improve it. Sometimes that means changing roles in your current company if possible, sometimes that means looking elsewhere.

In this industry you shouldn’t be afraid of “job hopping” and most hiring managers really don’t care, so long as you have a good reason to be looking so soon. Office Politics or lack of Challenge are perfectly fine reasons, hiring managers shouldn’t be put off, since they should know that if it’s a good fit then you’re going to stay, and if it’s not you’re smart enough not to do lackluster work or otherwise put yourself in a bad spot.

My suggestion: Take a look around and see what’s out there.

While the grass is always greener, it does sound like you’re in a position that’s less than ideal, there might be something better for you out there.

There’s also the option of simply having a chat with your supervisor about your concerns, that’s what professionals do.

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I’ve had quite a few jobs, few of them i’ve been there over a year, and i’ve never had trouble finding a job. Your experiences speak louder than anything else you’ve got. Just be up front with whoever you interview. Don’t tell them that your boss drove you crazy so you’re trying to find something else, tell them something along the lines of you aren’t happy with how you are doing at the job and like you said it just “isn’t the right fit for you.” If you tell a potential employer that you have butted heads with a boss / coworker, that can reflect poorly upon you.

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Was there 2 years ago, left and never looked back.

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There is nothing wrong with moving onto a new job if the one you just got doesn’t work. I wouldn’t put it on a resume though. If anyone asks about the time lapse, just say that you were in a position and it just wasn’t a good fit.

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If your boss is on Spiceworks your mind may soon be made up for you.

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Been in a similar shoe - your boss must be bi- polar or something ( I am so I can recognize the signs) and that can be extremely tough to deal with. I wouldn’t toss the contract work out the window without looking into it. One of the best choices in my IT career was to leave a company I had been with for years for a contract gig that ended up being a very lucrative full time job in the end. Whatever your decision I wish you the best.

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  1. Find another job.
  2. Don’t tell the company or people you are working with you are looking.
  3. Be honest with your potential new employer, explaining (only if asked) about hostile work environment.
  4. Also be sure to tell your new employer that you must give your two weeks (this always looks good).
  5. Give your two weeks notice when you get the job.
  6. Don’t be surprised (Given your explanation of your current work environment), if your boss shows you the door immediately or soon after.
  7. Enjoy your new job!
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It sounds like your boss may be flying off the handle and then regretting it later when he praises you, but you shouldn’t have to put up with the instability. Definitely start looking elsewhere. You can tell any prospective employer that you’re finding that the place isn’t a good fit for you. That way you don’t come off as badmouthing your current employer, but you’re covering the essence of the situation.

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Is there anyone above your supervisor that you could talk to? HR? I mean that is their job. Tell them exactly what you told us, minus the whole looking for a new job. If he is actually throwing things that is bordering on physical abuse.

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As an interviewer, I always am suspect of short-duration jobs. But I almost always bring that person in for an interview on the off-chance I might hear a juicy story!

A job-hopper is a terrible thing. But if someone says, “I found that I wasn’t a good match for that environment. Although the technical challenges were right in line with my expectations, I had problems figuring out how to work effectively with my supervisor.”

Then be prepared to explain why that won’t happen again on your new job if I hire you.

I have found that, with a supervisor, behavior continues if it is rewarded. How is he getting rewarded for this behavior? Answer that and you’ll know why he’s that way.

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I would do what everyone else said. Jump ship and let it sink with that guy behind the wheel. Evidently he has no clue what he’s doing.

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When you land safely, give current HR a detailed exit interview. No one else should have to work for Mr. ‘I don’t like my meds’, either.

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Find another gig, and you can always say that your current one was a contract you decided not to renew because the opportunities just weren’t there for you.

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You can’t stay, it will eat away at you a little every day. Not worth the stress unless you’re becoming independently wealthy by working there.

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Appreciate the feedback. The company doesnt have any HR. I am baffled at times as to how he has lasted there for so long. He is known to yell and scream at anyone in the company, when situations get tense he is worse. :slight_smile: Dont think he follows Spiceworks… guess i’ll find out. :slight_smile: I dont mind answering the question why are you leaving there so soon. I plan to use the response to something like, love working with the employees and the job duties that entailed just isnt a good fit for me. If they pressure about why it isnt a good fit than i’ll figure out something. Till a door opens, i’ll keep on doing the best work I can for them. Just wanted to get a feel for what others think.

Again appreciate the feedback.

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