Job not what I expected

Nicola81

I have been in my present post for only 2 months and really do not enjoy it, everyday I wake up with dread. I was not informed at the interview that it was a brand new position and have found that everyone within the department passes me the really tedious tasks. I have spent the last 3 days twiddling my thumbs with virtually nothing to do. I know I sound ungrateful but I don't find the job fulfilling or challenging.

I have now been offered another position with another company, which I know I'll enjoy far more than my previous role. The problem is that they have requested that I start in the next couple of weeks but I need to give my present employer a months notice. I really want to take this new position but the thought of handing in my notice terrifies me, and on top of that I may have to ask if I can shorten the notice period. I'm also dreading the comments I'll receive from my colleagues as I've only been there for a very short time.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation? I know people can't really advise me and I'll have to bite the bullet and hand in my resignation, I know my present employer will be disappointed but I don't understand why they even bothered creating the new position.

Emmzi

why dont you go for an informal chat with new boss, give your feedback, and explain your position, They may even agree with you...

rockyroad_2

hi there
i was in a similar position to you,worked in a part time job where i got on great with bossand colleagues but work was boring and really couldnt afford just to be part time. I got offered a good job full time and I dreaded going in and telling them I was leaving but my boss was really understanding and I still keep in touch. You dont owe anybody anthing and I know people say u r lucky to be in a job with the recession but if u leave someone else will gladly step in to your shoes and hopefully you will be in a better job. I would just say you have really enjoyed your time with company but have found something with better prospects, maybe say money is better or less travelling time? just make sure you dont owe them any money if uv been paid in advance as some companies do,otherwise you might needto repay salary. good luck xx

Dave101t

just quit and ask to leave immediatly, the notice thing is only to cover unpaid holidays accrued, so you shouldnt even have any

Nicola81

rockyroad that’s another thing, the pay is actually 20% more than I earn now. I just feel bad because my boss is lovely, I did mention to her that I don't actually have much to do and she said enjoy it. Her motto is the least you have to do, the better! I'm the totally opposite and prefer to keep busy.

If I asked to resign with immediate effect can they sue me for breach of contract?

LittleVoice

Are you sure you have to give a month's notice? Sometimes contracts have a shorter notice period at the start of employment.

Resign and ask for early release (if your contract really does require a month's notice). If there really is not a lot of work to be done, it should not be too much of a problem for them.

Nicola81

afraid so LittleVoice, my contract says, "Your employment is terminable by a minimum of four weeks notice on either side. Under the Employment Rights Act 1996 you are entitled to not less than one weeks notice if your service is less than two years and then one additional weeks notice for each year of continuous employment from 2 to 12 years".

LittleVoice

Nicola81 wrote: »

My contract states, "Your employment is terminable by a minimum of four weeks notice either side. Under the Employment Rights Act 1996 you are entitled to not less than one weeks notice if your service is less than two years". I take it this means I still have to give 4 weeks notice? I will ask for an early release and hope they agree.

Yes, in that case they are entitled to four weeks notice (at least that is a bit less than a month).

sundancer101

Check if you are still in your probationary period (usually 1 to 3 months). If you are there is normally a shorter notice period required.

angle

Hi,

Firstly Congrats on all the job offers!

It is very unusual for anyone to have to give less than a months notice, so the new employer shouldn't really be expecting to see you any sooner. If I was you I'd speak to them on monday and try and agree a start date of 4 weeks from monday (don't have a calendar handy so can't figure out the exact date). Then I'd immediately hand in my notice.

Do you have any unused holidays? That means you might not have to work the whole 4 weeks. I do think though that you won't be able to start the new job till the 4 weeks is up, otherwise you'll be liable for more tax due to working two jobs (I'm not an expert so you might want to get that verified).

I started a new job in August and after a month I got offered my dream job. I wasn't exactly challenged in the old job either. My boss and colleagues were fantastic and very understanding.

I think that if you don't go for it then you'll regret it.

Good luck.

CCFC_80

Just ask to resign saying it is in the interest of both parties that you leave a.s.a.p. The 1 month notice is not usually a legal binding contract and I am sure that your company would not want to take legal action if you refused to work for a month when your heart is not in the job.