Hi! Do you trust your gut? I got the job after the interviews, but I feel like the employer isn’t telling me everything. It’s a weird feeling. I’m a bit scared to go to the office on Monday
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  • Renata Fester

    2mo
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    First and foremost, be careful not to confuse new job jitters with suspicion s. Your new employer almost definitely did not tell you everything why... would he. You were not yet a member of staff so telling you anything about the business that is outside of a recruitment process would not have been shared. This is completely normal. 2ndly you are.most likely on a 3mnth probationary period, use it wisely. In as much as the company will be evaluating your fit for them, you should be evaluating their fit for you. If it doesn't feel right after a fair chance,you have every right to decline a permanent offer,or even not complete the probationary period without any complications.
    That said, dont simply dismiss your instinct because you habe no evidence of something being off. Often this is not as simple as something being inherently wrong, but a matter of an alignment or misalignment with what is truly important for you.at this stage in your career. Don't ignore that,its soul destroying.
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  • If you’ve learnt the art of trusting your gut and things have always worked out in your direction of the trust, it can apply in this situation as... well. Just don’t mistake the noise in your head for a gut feeling. more

  • First and foremost, be careful not to confuse new job jitters with suspicion s. Your new employer almost definitely did not tell you everything why... would he. You were not yet a member of staff so telling you anything about the business that is outside of a recruitment process would not have been shared. This is completely normal. 2ndly you are.most likely on a 3mnth probationary period, use it wisely. In as much as the company will be evaluating your fit for them, you should be evaluating their fit for you. If it doesn't feel right after a fair chance,you have every right to decline a permanent offer,or even not complete the probationary period without any complications.
    That said, dont simply dismiss your instinct because you habe no evidence of something being off. Often this is not as simple as something being inherently wrong, but a matter of an alignment or misalignment with what is truly important for you.at this stage in your career. Don't ignore that,its soul destroying.
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  • I trust my gut feeling. First, I do all my due diligence. If I have 2 alternatives, my gut feeling helps me make the final choice. When interviewing... prospects for a position, a couple of times, one candidate stood out after resume and phone interview. I invited this candidate for interview and asked him to bring a suitcase in case he decided to stay. I did hire him.
    In your case, you have not invested any time in this company yet. When you start, you may want to make an appointment and ask your questions. If the answers do not satisfy you, you may want to move on, if you can afford to. Good Luck.


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  • I would respect that gut feeling, but I would not let fear alone make the decision. Your instinct may be picking up on something real: unclear... expectations, poor communication, rushed hiring, hidden job duties, workplace culture issues, safety concerns, or simply anxiety before starting something new.
    The professional way to handle it is to slow the situation down without appearing difficult. The personal way is to protect your peace and safety while gathering facts. The other thing is, if they didn't give you all the facts before you showed up. Wait and see if it something that fit you, the rate of pay offered etc. If not! you have every right to walk out the door, you walked in! and on your way out tell them, thank you but, I'm not your fit! However do not be affraid of challenges or drawing the line in the sand! Most people don't understand their job role which they are hired do. Companies love ignorant workers, their the ones that are over worked and under paid!
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