How to leave a new job?

Johnny Dangerously · Mar 28, 2011

dirtybird said:

Johnny Dangerously said:

This reminds me of all the non-journalism jobs I tried for during my 14 years of unemployment. One look at my resume, and they thought "As soon as something in his field comes open, he's gone, and we'll have to start over and train someone else."

Take care of yourself. That's how the people hiring operate. Do what's best for you. Do it respectfully, with grace, but look out for No. 1.
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14 years? that seems awfully impressive. (emphasis on the awful)
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Yikes. That should be 14 months. It only felt like 14 years.

trifectarich · Mar 28, 2011

Honesty is always a good policy.

Baron Scicluna · Mar 28, 2011

Johnny Dangerously said:

dirtybird said:

Johnny Dangerously said:

This reminds me of all the non-journalism jobs I tried for during my 14 years of unemployment. One look at my resume, and they thought "As soon as something in his field comes open, he's gone, and we'll have to start over and train someone else."

Take care of yourself. That's how the people hiring operate. Do what's best for you. Do it respectfully, with grace, but look out for No. 1.
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14 years? that seems awfully impressive. (emphasis on the awful)
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Yikes. That should be 14 months. It only felt like 14 years.
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Outing: Johnny is Cosmo Kramer.

Stitch · Mar 28, 2011

inthesuburbs said:

1. Definitely apply for the job if it's right for you.

2. No, you don't have to list a short-term stint on a resume. If someone asks about the gap, explain that it was a mistake to leave the business, and you're back. 'Nuff said.
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How bad can PR be, especially if you're home for dinner and don't work weekends?

Drip · Mar 28, 2011

Stitch said:

inthesuburbs said:

1. Definitely apply for the job if it's right for you.

2. No, you don't have to list a short-term stint on a resume. If someone asks about the gap, explain that it was a mistake to leave the business, and you're back. 'Nuff said.
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How bad can PR be, especially if you're home for dinner and don't work weekends?
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If you enjoy kissing ass or sucking another part of the anatomy, then yes, PR can be a good fit. It's not for everyone.

Stitch · Mar 28, 2011

Drip said:

Stitch said:

inthesuburbs said:

1. Definitely apply for the job if it's right for you.

2. No, you don't have to list a short-term stint on a resume. If someone asks about the gap, explain that it was a mistake to leave the business, and you're back. 'Nuff said.
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How bad can PR be, especially if you're home for dinner and don't work weekends?
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If you enjoy kissing ass or sucking another part of the anatomy, then yes, PR can be a good fit. It's not for everyone.
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I've seen those qualities in plenty of reporters.

mustangj17 · Mar 28, 2011

newinthefield said:

I quit my first job out of college after three weeks, and when future employers asked, I was open and honest about the situation. None of them (four interviews) took it into serious consideration that I am aware of, and I found myself in a new position just a couple months later.
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I did something similar after five weeks. Didn't include it. Never been a problem. 4 jobs since (yeah I'm sort of a job hopper)

Drip · Mar 28, 2011

Stitch said:

Drip said:

Stitch said:

inthesuburbs said:

1. Definitely apply for the job if it's right for you.

2. No, you don't have to list a short-term stint on a resume. If someone asks about the gap, explain that it was a mistake to leave the business, and you're back. 'Nuff said.
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How bad can PR be, especially if you're home for dinner and don't work weekends?
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If you enjoy kissing ass or sucking another part of the anatomy, then yes, PR can be a good fit. It's not for everyone.
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I've seen those qualities in plenty of reporters.
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Yes, I have too.

Hoos3725 · Mar 28, 2011

I left my nonjournalism job after 5 months.

I still have it on my resume because it was a really good job and says a lot about my professional ability. The 5-month part doesn't look great on my resume. But I'm still at my next job, 2+ years later, so I agree that it balances out.

Ace · Mar 28, 2011

Mulligan,

Put it on your resume.

In 5 years when you are still looking for a better job, all your worries about this short-time position will be gone.

It's a win-win!

SF_Express · Mar 28, 2011

I guess I have to be the asshole guy who notes that Mulligan is the perfect name for a guy who started a thread on this topic.

flexmaster33 · Mar 29, 2011

wicked said:

It will look worse to have a gap in your resume.

If you were somewhere for eight years, that by far (especially nowadays) balances it out.
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exactly

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