Sometimes jobs aren’t what you think they will be. Sometimes they duties and responsibilities aren’t the same as advertised, sometimes your supervisor isn’t very nice and sometimes, you may feel like it’s just not a good match.
Here’s what one spouse said, “I think I hate it. I've been there for a few weeks already, and we're undergoing crazy hard training. More than the difficulty level, I'm just not sure the position they hired me into is a great match for my personality and skill set.”
Since she utilized her network to get this job, and she thinks there are roles in the company that would fit her better, she’s not ready to just throw in the towel. But what should she do?
It's definitely a tough situation to be in for sure. We all know, it isn't always easy finding a good position to start with, and certainly not ideal to have to move jobs more than the military already makes necessary.
That said, you are not required to stay somewhere that makes you miserable. I think you should speak up, and, honestly, I think the sooner the better in this case. Normally, I would tell someone they should give the work a few months -- up to six -- before deciding for sure whether it was a bad fit, but in this case, mostly because there other opportunities in the company, waiting six months may not be necessary.
My advice: If possible, reach out to the person who served as your connection inside the company. If you were networked into the position, that means someone on the inside helped you get connected and you can hopefully reach out for some friendly advice.
Let them know you're incredibly grateful for the position and you have no desire to "jump ship" or race out the door, but you see that there may be a better place for you in the company. Ask them if they think it wise for you to approach management and work on a reassignment.
But there is one caveat. Please make sure that when you approach, you make it clear that you would like to stay with the company and that you're not simply looking for an "easier" role or one that seems more fun, etc.
Your best course of action at this point is to be positive and solutions-based and make them believe the move could benefit the organization as well (because of the better use of your skills).
Hopefully, your contact will have solid advice, and hopefully, you land on your feet, in a new position that suits you, and your skillset, better.
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