New starter, I’m looking to leave already...

Morata_

I appreciate I’ve posted a couple of other treads but just want to clarify couple of things and ask for advice? I’ve just competed my first week at a new school support based role.

Having only been there a week, and having had a meeting about how I am feeling, my current employer of a week knows that I feel the role (which I’ve been told isn’t the long term!) isn’t for me. Currrnt staff he have even told me a lot of plans and talk are made but not acted on!

Firstly, if I get interviews elsewhere, potnentially as quickly as next week, do I be honest and tell them its an interview or do I say “Drs appt” etc to make my life easier if unsuccessful?? Anyone have this experience.

Secondly, if I found something within a month, do I have to give 4 weeks notice (as contact!) or can I leave with immediate effect? Again those 4 weeks I could be made to feel uncomfortable but is that something I simply have to deal with?!

This is the last one from me on the matter (you’ll be pleased to read haha!)

Iheart

What type of role is it?

If its a genuine support role to pupils, you should really consider those that you are supposed to be supporting.

TELLIT01

You've already told your employer that the job isn't for you. If you get an interview be honest with them. They may give you notice.

TELLIT01

Iheart wrote: »

What type of role is it?

If its a genuine support role to pupils, you should really consider those that you are supposed to be supporting.

If you'd seen the other thread from the OP you would realise that they are struggling badly with various elements of the job. With that mindset they aren't likely to be creating a great atmosphere for the pupils, however much they try. They are doing the right thing in my mind in speaking to the employer and looking to move on as soon as possible.

Morata_

However I feel, i 100% support the students. Maybe I don’t feel happy but i do my upmost to not let it show. In fact, I’ve made positive relationships with 2 of the most challenging students.

Reality is I might be here a few months, so I apply for other jobs am I best just being honest or but that may make my work environment even more challenging and isolating??

Personally, I can see I’m wasting energy even thinking like that. I just need to get my head down and if it’s not working, find something new.

When I was younger, I managed to stick out jobs I hated for a year, I’m now wondering how? Any tips to “wellbeing” and how to try and get through challenging days??

Thanks all. As I say, I’ve had plenty of advice and this thread will be the last! Haha!

jonnygee2

, do I be honest and tell them its an interview or do I say “Drs appt” etc to make my life easier if unsuccessful??

Personally I'd go with doctors appointment. They'll possibly figure what it means, but it's normal fare to call interviews doctors appointments and its a bit less awkward. Saying you are going to an interview is a bit brazen, it almost looks like a threat.

Morata_

Thank you! I’m not in it to cause issues.

Ja7188

Personally I'd go with doctors appointment. They'll possibly figure what it means, but it's normal fare to call interviews doctors appointments and its a bit less awkward. Saying you are going to an interview is a bit brazen, it almost looks like a threat.

Very poor advice in my view - do you really think that it's "normal fare" for people to lie to their employers? I wonder what the OP's employer will do if they "figure what it means"...

jonnygee2

do you really think that it's "normal fare" for people to lie to their employers?

Yes, honestly, in all my time I don't think anyone has ever told me they are going for a job interview with another company. It's always been doctors appointments or something like that.

If they want to they will give notice, which they'll almost certainly do if the OP says they are interviewing.

Do you seriously tell your manager you are going for interviews elsewhere? How does that normally go?!

Ja7188

Yes, honestly, in all my time I don't think anyone has ever told me they are going for a job interview with another company. It's always been doctors appointments or something like that.

When this happens, do you just take it at face value?

If they want to they will give notice, which they'll almost certainly do if the OP says they are interviewing.

I'd suggest that they are even more likely to give notice if they're found to be telling untruths about their reasons for absence. In addition, since the OP seems to be in the education sector, any reference is likely to be full and comprehensive (as opposed to just confirmation of their role and dates of employment) and if they are fired for what may be well considered gross misconduct, they may struggle to find other work in the sector.

Do you seriously tell your manager you are going for interviews elsewhere? How does that normally go?!

Nope - in the past I've used my lunch break, arranged interviews before/ after normal working hours and booked a morning or afternoon off.

jonnygee2

When this happens, do you just take it at face value?

Pretty much yes. I sometimes just about figure it out (lots of random half days booked off for doctors appointments), but if someone just books a single morning off and says its for the doctors how am I to know?

I'd suggest that they are even more likely to give notice if they're found to be telling untruths about their reasons for absence.

I respectfully disagree. Employers do not have trackers on their employees, if someone says they are going to the doctors you normally just accept it, not launch some kind of investigation.

If someone actually told me they were interviewing, I'd basically take it as a resignation.

I really think just booking a half day off and saying its for the doctors is the best idea (assuming you have to give a reason, which you normally would to book time off during term time in a school or in the first two weeks of a job).

Nope - in the past I've used my lunch break, arrange interviews before/ after normal working hours and booked a morning or afternoon off.

And I wonder if your manager ever asked you what you were doing with this time? And if when you got into the office they ever asked you what you'd done that morning or on your lunch break? If they had of done, would you have been honest?