Leaving a new job 6 weeks in
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I previously worked a few miles from home; although the pay was rubbish but I enjoyed the job quite a lot. It was easy to commute and I felt great riding a bike to and from every day.
I’ve since got a new job with a 40% salary increase but I’m finding it quite depressing. The role itself is ok, but I’m doing an extra 2.5 hours more a week spending two hours a day on the motorway which is taking its toll on me and my thirsty car.
I’m happy where I currently live and do not want to move closer, nor do I want to change my car. But by the time I’m home and have eaten, I find little energy to do anything else. After running costs and tax, I’m only taking home £2-3k extra a year despite the massive salary difference. In terms of quality of life, it just isn’t worth it.
Has anyone had any similar experiences? I really just want to another local job which allows me to get exercise along the way and spend less time in the car.
My real worry is, won’t I put off recruiters if they see I’ve quickly jumped ships? I can’t deny not having worked recently either, as they’ll have to have my P45.
I’ve since got a new job with a 40% salary increase but I’m finding it quite depressing. The role itself is ok, but I’m doing an extra 2.5 hours more a week spending two hours a day on the motorway which is taking its toll on me and my thirsty car.
I’m happy where I currently live and do not want to move closer, nor do I want to change my car. But by the time I’m home and have eaten, I find little energy to do anything else. After running costs and tax, I’m only taking home £2-3k extra a year despite the massive salary difference. In terms of quality of life, it just isn’t worth it.
Has anyone had any similar experiences? I really just want to another local job which allows me to get exercise along the way and spend less time in the car.
My real worry is, won’t I put off recruiters if they see I’ve quickly jumped ships? I can’t deny not having worked recently either, as they’ll have to have my P45.
At risk of sounding harsh...
You spend two hours traveling? And you work 3 hours more for 40% payrise? Seems OK to me?
How does 40% eqaul 3 grand in pocket? Either the salary is £12/13k or
You've done sums wrong?
Be aware people will see through weak
excuses in interview, my partner had a
Hard time talking herself around a departure after 6 months!
You spend two hours traveling? And you work 3 hours more for 40% payrise? Seems OK to me?
How does 40% eqaul 3 grand in pocket? Either the salary is £12/13k or
You've done sums wrong?
Be aware people will see through weak
excuses in interview, my partner had a
Hard time talking herself around a departure after 6 months!
As said, the job itself is ok, but when you add the traveling, the annual £4000 fuel costs, vehicle wear and extra tax; it becomes a lot of hassle for an extra £3k. Yes I could ditch the big petrol and buy a small diesel, but then there’s the massive outlay cost, plus cars are my hobby and not one I want to sacrifice for the sake of work.
Basically I went into it without prejudice; unfortunately my inner demons appear to have been right. My previous employer has already offered me my position back and I am tempted, but I don’t think I have the bottle to hand my notice in already, especially having to work for another month knowing that I’ve just wasted the companies time and effort, it just doesn’t seem fair.
Basically I went into it without prejudice; unfortunately my inner demons appear to have been right. My previous employer has already offered me my position back and I am tempted, but I don’t think I have the bottle to hand my notice in already, especially having to work for another month knowing that I’ve just wasted the companies time and effort, it just doesn’t seem fair.
Ollie123 said:
As said, the job itself is ok, but when you add the traveling, the annual £4000 fuel costs, vehicle wear and extra tax; it becomes a lot of hassle for an extra £3k. Yes I could ditch the big petrol and buy a small diesel, but then there’s the massive outlay cost, plus cars are my hobby and not one I want to sacrifice for the sake of work.
Basically I went into it without prejudice; unfortunately my inner demons appear to have been right. My previous employer has already offered me my position back and I am tempted, but I don’t think I have the bottle to hand my notice in already, especially having to work for another month knowing that I’ve just wasted the companies time and effort, it just doesn’t seem fair.
It may not be fair but don't forget to look after number one...it's your life no one elses, live it the way you want!Basically I went into it without prejudice; unfortunately my inner demons appear to have been right. My previous employer has already offered me my position back and I am tempted, but I don’t think I have the bottle to hand my notice in already, especially having to work for another month knowing that I’ve just wasted the companies time and effort, it just doesn’t seem fair.
Get 520d (60mpg) to reduce fuel costs. Flog existing thirsty car (what is it, btw?).
Waft to work in comfort; listen to R4 or audiobooks. If you're in the car for 2 hours a day, that's 2 hours you could spend being educated, entertained or otherwise edified, with little to distract you other than the mechanical process of driving down the motorway.
If you've got a job you like that pays the bills, count your blessings and put up with the commute, is what I'd do.
Waft to work in comfort; listen to R4 or audiobooks. If you're in the car for 2 hours a day, that's 2 hours you could spend being educated, entertained or otherwise edified, with little to distract you other than the mechanical process of driving down the motorway.
If you've got a job you like that pays the bills, count your blessings and put up with the commute, is what I'd do.
Most places have a probationary period, during which time your notice period is tiny. If you werent doing the job properly, then they would have no hesitaion in pushing you out of the door.
If you have the offer of your old job back, then just bite the bullet, and say "sorry, it's not for me!"
I know someone who did just this.
If you have the offer of your old job back, then just bite the bullet, and say "sorry, it's not for me!"
I know someone who did just this.
I did a similar thing, for similar reasons.... except I then walked straight in to a PhD they couldnt get me to sign on fast enough.
I left after about 13-14 months though, slightly longer that you lol, but the reasons were the same.... long commute, tearing my hair out at the stupidity that goes on at J21 on the M1, fuel bills eating into my take home significantly despite it doing a proper 50mpg, flat out boring, unchallenging work and managers just not interesting in helping your development (I was on a gradscheme). It just wasnt right for me so I bailed.
Cant say how much happier I am now. Im doing interesting work, Im getting paid the same money and work is a short bike ride away. I have more energy, have more time to spend with my girlfriend, more time doing sport etc What more could you ask for?
I left after about 13-14 months though, slightly longer that you lol, but the reasons were the same.... long commute, tearing my hair out at the stupidity that goes on at J21 on the M1, fuel bills eating into my take home significantly despite it doing a proper 50mpg, flat out boring, unchallenging work and managers just not interesting in helping your development (I was on a gradscheme). It just wasnt right for me so I bailed.
Cant say how much happier I am now. Im doing interesting work, Im getting paid the same money and work is a short bike ride away. I have more energy, have more time to spend with my girlfriend, more time doing sport etc What more could you ask for?
what are the future prospects like with the new job?OP what car do you drive now?
You could easily get something VAG group with the venerable 1.9 TDI for a few k and basically have a work beater that does 50mpg
On my salary that was still too much money for me to stomach, but depending on your finances it could be a good bet. I used to have a Skoda Superb with the 1.9TDi 130 hp and it did 50mpg in the summer no problem (worked out at the pumps as well)
Something like that or a similar Octavia would be a good bet.
You could easily get something VAG group with the venerable 1.9 TDI for a few k and basically have a work beater that does 50mpg
On my salary that was still too much money for me to stomach, but depending on your finances it could be a good bet. I used to have a Skoda Superb with the 1.9TDi 130 hp and it did 50mpg in the summer no problem (worked out at the pumps as well)
Something like that or a similar Octavia would be a good bet.
Future prospects are apparently good, pay 'review' at the 6 month marker, though I don't know weather to expect £200 or £2000? (never had a review)
My current car is nothing special, just a shonky old V6 that I've had for years and don't want to part for it. I'd be devastated if I sold it, bought a diesel (yuk) and then left my job in 5 months for the same reason. Currently averaging 34mpg on the commute which isn't appalling, but a 60mpg car would keep money in my wallet. Its the inital outlay that I find scary, my car isn't worth much but its comfortable and a good drive.
Even if I did swap for a bargain eco car, whats to say I wouldnt be having the same thoughts come the miserable winter commute? I dread the thought of getting up in the early hours of winter to be met with a blanket of snow.
Enjoying the advice, keep it coming, thanks.
My current car is nothing special, just a shonky old V6 that I've had for years and don't want to part for it. I'd be devastated if I sold it, bought a diesel (yuk) and then left my job in 5 months for the same reason. Currently averaging 34mpg on the commute which isn't appalling, but a 60mpg car would keep money in my wallet. Its the inital outlay that I find scary, my car isn't worth much but its comfortable and a good drive.
Even if I did swap for a bargain eco car, whats to say I wouldnt be having the same thoughts come the miserable winter commute? I dread the thought of getting up in the early hours of winter to be met with a blanket of snow.
Enjoying the advice, keep it coming, thanks.
Ollie123 said:
Future prospects are apparently good, pay 'review' at the 6 month marker, though I don't know weather to expect £200 or £2000? (never had a review)
My current car is nothing special, just a shonky old V6 that I've had for years and don't want to part for it. I'd be devastated if I sold it, bought a diesel (yuk) and then left my job in 5 months for the same reason. Currently averaging 34mpg on the commute which isn't appalling, but a 60mpg car would keep money in my wallet. Its the inital outlay that I find scary, my car isn't worth much but its comfortable and a good drive.
Even if I did swap for a bargain eco car, whats to say I wouldnt be having the same thoughts come the miserable winter commute? I dread the thought of getting up in the early hours of winter to be met with a blanket of snow.
Enjoying the advice, keep it coming, thanks.
If future prospects are good then maybe it's worth it. Is there anyone there on "the next rung" so to speak who could give you an intention of where you could be heading in the future! In the end it's down to you what you do and sometimes you have got to put up with crap before you get to the good stuff and other times just listen to your gut and leg it My current car is nothing special, just a shonky old V6 that I've had for years and don't want to part for it. I'd be devastated if I sold it, bought a diesel (yuk) and then left my job in 5 months for the same reason. Currently averaging 34mpg on the commute which isn't appalling, but a 60mpg car would keep money in my wallet. Its the inital outlay that I find scary, my car isn't worth much but its comfortable and a good drive.
Even if I did swap for a bargain eco car, whats to say I wouldnt be having the same thoughts come the miserable winter commute? I dread the thought of getting up in the early hours of winter to be met with a blanket of snow.
Enjoying the advice, keep it coming, thanks.
if I was In your situation I'd look at the long term prospects because what's the point in doing something you don't want to do if it leads to nothing......god I should take my own advice sometimes lolOllie123 said:
Future prospects are apparently good, pay 'review' at the 6 month marker, though I don't know weather to expect £200 or £2000? (never had a review)
My current car is nothing special, just a shonky old V6 that I've had for years and don't want to part for it. I'd be devastated if I sold it, bought a diesel (yuk) and then left my job in 5 months for the same reason. Currently averaging 34mpg on the commute which isn't appalling, but a 60mpg car would keep money in my wallet. Its the inital outlay that I find scary, my car isn't worth much but its comfortable and a good drive.
Even if I did swap for a bargain eco car, whats to say I wouldnt be having the same thoughts come the miserable winter commute? I dread the thought of getting up in the early hours of winter to be met with a blanket of snow.
Enjoying the advice, keep it coming, thanks.
TBH, prioritising a non-special car above your career would seem, on the face of it, to be a bit daft.My current car is nothing special, just a shonky old V6 that I've had for years and don't want to part for it. I'd be devastated if I sold it, bought a diesel (yuk) and then left my job in 5 months for the same reason. Currently averaging 34mpg on the commute which isn't appalling, but a 60mpg car would keep money in my wallet. Its the inital outlay that I find scary, my car isn't worth much but its comfortable and a good drive.
Even if I did swap for a bargain eco car, whats to say I wouldnt be having the same thoughts come the miserable winter commute? I dread the thought of getting up in the early hours of winter to be met with a blanket of snow.
Enjoying the advice, keep it coming, thanks.
CommanderJameson said:
Ollie123 said:
Future prospects are apparently good, pay 'review' at the 6 month marker, though I don't know weather to expect £200 or £2000? (never had a review)
My current car is nothing special, just a shonky old V6 that I've had for years and don't want to part for it. I'd be devastated if I sold it, bought a diesel (yuk) and then left my job in 5 months for the same reason. Currently averaging 34mpg on the commute which isn't appalling, but a 60mpg car would keep money in my wallet. Its the inital outlay that I find scary, my car isn't worth much but its comfortable and a good drive.
Even if I did swap for a bargain eco car, whats to say I wouldnt be having the same thoughts come the miserable winter commute? I dread the thought of getting up in the early hours of winter to be met with a blanket of snow.
Enjoying the advice, keep it coming, thanks.
TBH, prioritising a non-special car above your career would seem, on the face of it, to be a bit daft.My current car is nothing special, just a shonky old V6 that I've had for years and don't want to part for it. I'd be devastated if I sold it, bought a diesel (yuk) and then left my job in 5 months for the same reason. Currently averaging 34mpg on the commute which isn't appalling, but a 60mpg car would keep money in my wallet. Its the inital outlay that I find scary, my car isn't worth much but its comfortable and a good drive.
Even if I did swap for a bargain eco car, whats to say I wouldnt be having the same thoughts come the miserable winter commute? I dread the thought of getting up in the early hours of winter to be met with a blanket of snow.
Enjoying the advice, keep it coming, thanks.
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