Quit my job on the second day!

I almost didn't answer this discussion because I just can't make you feel better. I'm glad some of the others did. Since it's a done-deal, there is no use stressing about it now anyway. While I agree that it may not have been the job for you, I have to tell you that I felt that way one EVERY new job that I tried. I am so very awkward being the "new girl" and even more so when it is a job that I really know nothing about. The job that I currently have was taken out of desperation when my kids were younger. I HATED it and only stuck with it because I had to put food on the table and provide. I was awkward and dreaded going in every day. I had my eyes open and looking for a job better suited for me. Somewhere along the way, I started liking it and loving the people around me. It's been 19 yrs now and I'm still at that "temporary" job. If you were one of my daughters, I'd tell you to stick it out until you had another job lined up and especially since jobs are so hard to come by these days. Being broke and unemployed should be more uncomfortable than a job that just "isn't for you". Unless you have enough money to support yourself without an income then that would be my advice. If you do have the money, well then, by all means...take your time. You can afford to be choosy. Sorry if I didn't go out of my way to make you feel better but did you really want candy-coated lies?

Yes, I quit a job on my very first day. Not because I freaked out, but because the company that hired me wasn't willing to be flexible with my hours. I was wanting to work at both this job and my current one. My boss at my current job was willing to flex a bit, but in the end both made me choose. As my current job is closer to home and pays a bit more hourly wise I decided to stay where I am at. I just wish I could get more hours! A raise would be nice too. There was another job, years ago, that I quit after being on the job for 5 days. With this one I did freak out! LOL I was working for an assisted living facility that expected one employee to do pretty much everything there and for minimum wage I might add. It was too much for one person to handle alone. So after talking it over with my mother-in-law, who helped get me this job, I gave my resignation after work and never went back. (By the way, the person that trained me quit after being there 2 weeks. I guess she couldn't handle that job ether! LOL) Happy mylotting!

Whether you made the right choice or not depends on your situation I think. If you have some savings and know that you will be able to survive without a job for a while I think that it was the right decision. I recognize the feeling of relief that you experienced when you quit your job. I have also felt that way when I quit a job that made me feel nervous and uncomfortable. It is such a relief to know that you don't have to go there anymore. I haven't quit a job after two days, but I have left a job after one week and I don't regret it. It clearly wasn't the right place for me. If you don't have any savings, the situation is a little different, because in that case you escaped one stressful situation (the job) and created another stressful situation (financial problems) In that situation I would probably have kept for the job, because I would have been worried that I wouldn't find another job straight away and become unable to pay my bills. I hope that you will find a better job really soon

Yes I did quit my job but not on my second day but on my 5th day! I got a new offer and was far better than what I had and so I left the company. I knew I would never be happy with the work environment, I didn't like the facilities and I was thinking that the workplace was crowded. I know it was not a professional move but I thought then that the company would suffer if I did stay there. I talked to the HR manager and he was really sad about my decision and he even told me that if he knew I was resigning he would prefer to hire the other applicant. It was tough to get in the company as the process of hiring was long and tedious, the exams and interviews... I wasted all of it. In your case, I think you made the right decision. You felt unhappy and not capable to perform those tasks and so you quit.. so just find another job that will be easy for you and don't apply to work which you think you will be overwhelemed with the responsibilities when you get in.

Hello dj_huh I think you made the right choice, although I also think you could have done well with the job after some time. However, you went with your instinct on this one, and sometimes that's what we have to do. You just knew it wasn't the job or the place for you, and only you could make that decision. I hope that you're able to find something else, soon. Peace.

dude i hope you will find a nice job in future

well, i had to be in your shoes to know if you did right. I'm also unemployed for a year and probably coming back to my old job in a call center to do costumer attendence. It's the worst of jobs, because you take complaining calls for 8 hours each day. But i have bils to pay and i have to hang on. Mentally is terrible but it's better than to earn nothing.

you really should given your job at least a week. man, my job was very overwhelming but i stuck it through and i am glad i did because it is a great place to work.

h i youdi huh I have been ther bu t stuck it out as I had no money left and needed to get paid. I tried to learn and the people who hired me helped me to overcome my fears and finally I reallygot to like the job and was no longer nervou or scared.but it does depend on if yuou have money left,you can do as you did and look for a job that is less scarey.but know when you are new this does happen and a lotof times it can be worked out if you let others help

I think you have made a right choice. It is better to leave now rather than later when you have to give a month or two notice before leaving. Save a lot of pain or stress. When you already feel uneasy from the first day then imagine what it would be like if you stay for ever.

There's no need to feel bad in quitting your job so early in the training. sometimes we can just feel if a we are right for a job or not. It;s better to know early than to to prolong the inevitable. Good luck in your job future. I hope you find the one that is really right for you.

Good decision! I hope and pray your other job applications will just come... God bless and welcome to mylot!

I think you made a right choice to a certain extend. But that's just my thinking. The job you mentioned seriously sound like a difficult job, but given that you are currently still unemployed, (and say if i were you), I would've stay with the job for a while longer. At least until another suitable job is found. As for the unwelcoming co-workers, well, there are many more of them like that out there and I guess you just have to cope with it. Tho, most of them will slowly warm up to you after a week or so, maybe even less. But nonetheless, I wish you best in luck finding a new job that you would enjoy. :)

quiting your job is not the worst thing that could happend to you. There are new jobs upportunities everywhere, a few weaks ago I was working in a farm in England and my cidneys got wors I had to quit dispite making great amount of money there I considered that my health is much more important than some money. Somethimes I feel bad about my choice now that I`m a lot better I wish I hadn't returned home but this is the life somethimes good somethimes bad you can't change your fate. The most important thing is to feal good on your work place and if you dont its just not the place for you. Our whole life we are looking for the place and the people who make us feel good.

Putting you on the phone by yourself by day three sounds unrealistic. I can see if they gave you a week of training before throwing you out solo then that would be realistic. I hope that you do find the job that is right for you. I know I had to quit a job after three days because some of the flowers had gotten to me. I am allergic to flowers that have a very strong scent. It got to the point where I was having trouble breathing.

hi dj, I don't know if I will make you feel better or not but But I will give you credit to know you felt like this was not the job for you and throwing in the towel...Kudos to you!!!! At least you saved yourself some humilation and embrassment especially the way you was feeling... I think you did the right thing..and I am hoping you get a job not necessary your dream job but something to make you feel a little more at ease. Good luck!!!!! you obviiously didn't need a job bad enough especially "not feeling the love" from a bunch of strangers played into your decision to leave...