Redditors have recently been sharing stories of employees who quit just as quickly as they started new jobs, so we’ve gathered some of the most entertaining tales below. Enjoy scrolling through these examples of extremely quick quitting, and keep reading to find a conversation with career coach Twanna Carter, PhD!
Johannes_Chimp , Ketut Subiyanto / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
carsmartbutdumb , Tiger Lily / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
-retaliation- , Tima Miroshnichenko / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
“One reason is previous work trauma. Sometimes, people are highly sensitive to the possibility of getting stuck in a job that seems to be going in the wrong direction,” the expert noted.
“Another reason is dissatisfaction with certain job roles. They may have been miserable in a similar role before and it took a long time to leave that job,” Dr. Carter says. “If a company engages in a bait and switch after onboarding, the new hire may immediately quit to preserve their mental health. It’s all about self-preservation and protecting your well-being.”
CrowFriendlyHuman , fauxels / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
showe1lj , Yan Krukau / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
bluecheetos , Nothing Ahead / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
“For instance, I once onboarded at an organization where the process lasted from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with no lunch provided and no scheduled break to go and get lunch,” the expert shared. “Meetings were literally planned all day long. It was a negative experience that set the tone for my time there. Companies need to show basic care and concern for new employees, which are really easy fixes.”
ifyoubugher , Karolina Kaboompics / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
External_Durian9472 , Airam Dato-on / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
Amphibian_Upbeat , Sora Shimazaki / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
Napaandy , RDNE Stock project / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
Arceedos , Ralph Rabago / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
john_snape_ , Artem Podrez / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
It’s also wise to talk to former employees if you have the chance. “This is where leveraging your network becomes valuable. Use your connections to set up informational interviews and talk to current employees to get a better understanding of the company culture and working conditions,” the expert shared.
Particular-Tap1211 , Jonathon Burton / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
atx620 , Ivan Samkov / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
The_Pixel_Knight , Samson Okeniyi / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
meowpal33 , Tima Miroshnichenko / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
Orange_Kid , Pavel Danilyuk / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
2baverage , ALINA MATVEYCHEVA / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
XLustyGirlX , MART PRODUCTION / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
JustSomeGuy_56 , Lisa Fotios / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
Jef_Wheaton , Creative Vix / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
prettyisabellaxoxo , Christina Morillo / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
Chazkuangshi , Andres Ayrton / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
voopa , Thom Gonzalez / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
kphill325 , khaled damlakhi / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
Sheesh284 , Mikhail Nilov / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
OlyVirg , cottonbro studio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
rosesforthemonsters , Yan Krukau / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
MckittenMan , Elrino Prihartono / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
joannetheauthor , cottonbro studio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
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