Hate my new job

Civil-servant

Hi
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I've recently started a new job within the same department but a different section of the business. I applied for it as I wanted to gain some other experience within a government department but I hate it!! It's literally like going back in time and it completely different to how it was sold to me.

I'm going to start applying for new jobs however as I'm a civil servant details of all my applications will be sent to my line manager. I will obviously be called in once my manager gets the notifications and was wondering how others would deal with this.

74jax

I've recently moved within my company.

The way I dealt with it was when I found a job I liked I told my manager I was applying so he could expect a notification.

YouAsked

I think from your post you'd be looking at internAl jobs? And the process is that your line manager would be notified? In that case I don't think you've any other option but to be polite but upfront and keep them in the loop? I'd be very honest and say that the job wasn't what you were expecting but you would give your best efforts even if you didn't envisage being there long term.

TELLIT01

You do need to be upfront with your new manager and tell them that you hate the job. Explain what the problems are and maybe ask if there is any chance that you could return to your old role.
You should be having monthly 1-2-1 meetings with your line manager anyway and that would be be perfect time to raise this kind of thing.
Following an internal move, particularly when you applied for the job, there is normally a minimum period before you can apply for another move.

agrinnall

Your manager might not be happy but would probably be even less happy to have someone who hates the job in his team, and might even be prepared to help you in finding something you like more so that he can quickly get a replacement in.

Placitasgirl

It's often the case with internal vacancies or secondments that you're required to secure the approval of your line manager before applying. Might it be worth asking for a meeting and explaining that your current role isn't for you and that you'll be seeking other opportunities. This way any awkwardness is avoided and it's possible a solution may be found as a result.