Missing previous job

savings37

I was made redundant in July due to company depot closures, I had been employed almost 13 years. I have since had 5 jobs. First was 3 weeks, second 1 week, third 2 days 🫣, forth 3 weeks and I'm currently on my fifth job and into my second week.

The unsettling feeling is returning, I'm still training but the pressure is ramping up, the feeling of being out of my depth, getting more responsibility and seeing that the jobs are different from what I expected them to be. 

I find myself just wanting things to return to how they were this time last year, comfortable with my job and a good bunch of colleagues and customers to deal with (with the odd exception) I was well respected, knew the job inside out and could handle all issues thrown at me.

I'm so unhappy with the situation and I don't know what to do anymore. I feel like I'm exhausting all jobs available to me. I wouldn't know what to retrain in even if it was an option. 

elsien

You need to give yourself more time in each job. Cast your mind back to when you first took on your role that you were made redundant from and I’m fairly sure at that point you didn’t feel like you knew it inside out, and you would also not have been comfortable with your colleagues at that point because you were just getting to know them.

It is not reasonable to have the expectations that you do without going through a training and learning process. I have to be honest, I think this is a you issue and not a job issue. 

Have the people training you suggested that you were out of your depth at all, or are you putting too much pressure on yourself too soon?

TELLIT01

You have to stick at it, and give the job, and yourself, a chance.  You have been thrown completely out of your comfort zone and there is no way back to it.  Accepting that is the first step.  If you keep walking out after a couple of weeks you will rapidly run out of options.

Ksw3

It's really hard to start a new job, every role I've had it's taken about 6 months for me to feel comfortable and not completely out of my depth.

I'd try and hang in there if you can for a few more months. You get to know people, feel a bit more confident and you're less exhausted from all the learning. 

Tabieth

Why so little time in each job? Have you quit or were you let go?

gwynlas

Look you must be employable having secured all these jobs in such a short time so believe in yourself as your employer does.

it might have helped if you had taken a break and come to terms with your siituation, The post was made redundant you are still you.

However you have leapt back on the horse and need to keep hold of the reins, you can do this.

savings37

Thanks for all the positive comments. I have felt somewhat better with today so fingers crossed. Its more the differing routines, location, how work is delegated...all the little things which take time to adjust to.

I have been leaving jobs off my own accord, not let go. Yes, I have been lucky to secure jobs. I am the perfect age for my field with many years experience albeit in only 2 different workplaces in total.