<p>I just left my job because of bullying by my new boss. I loved the job, but her treatment of me was beginning to affect my health. My problem is that I do not like the new job I’m in. Sigh. I am not the kind of person who jumps jobs. I was in my last job for 15 years. I feel like I need to search for something new, but how do I leave this job that I just started? I’m at the point in my career that I don’t want to just settle, and I feel like I did that just to get away from my boss. I’m going to stay where I am until a position that I really want comes up, which could take time, and that’s okay. I guess I just feel bad about leading this new job on. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>No suggestions, except to say that it happens all the time. Do what’s best for you and your health! My predecessor was on the job all of 5 weeks before he quit! His reason was supposedly that he got “a great opportunity” – but I’m convinced it was because of a bullying manager. Now I’m the one being bullied… and yes, I’m thinking of looking for another job. </p>
<p>Hugs to you. Yes, it happens a lot. Nothing wrong with always looking for better opportunities. I remember feeling sick to my stomach telling a wonderful company, wonderful people that I was leaving for their competitor, but I landed a position there that not only paid more, but it had so many more upward options, and they truly had a job open for me to start in that track. I was a secretary/typist (and a bad one, at that, as transcription was NOT my thing and part of the job–writing letters and documents from tapes) at that very nice company, and they had no need for an analyst which was the position I got at their competitors. I still remember shaking as I told them, and yes, they were hurt, disappointed and upset with me. But…it was a better job. Yay for me. </p>
<p>So, take a deep breath, and do what you are paid to do at the current job, as the bills have to be paid, and look for a better one. Who knows how long or how little time it will take? Or what other opportunities might arise there if you stay? So take care of the present as you look to upgrade your future. Good luck and good wishes from me.</p>
<p>Having been on the receiving end of a bullying boss more than once in my life, I know how damaging that treatment can be. When it starts to affect your health and your sleep, you know it’s time to leave. Congratulations on having taken the right step.</p>
<p>ETA: Since you’re no longer at the job with the bully, you have nothing to lose by telling the company exactly why you left. </p>
<p>Sorry this happened to you. As stated it happens all the time. You have to make choices best for you. You will find the right fit soon!! Once I left my job with a bully boss, unknown to me my co worker had also been looking and left a week after me. He was left with a mess, and the upper management caught on to his ways and lack of knowledge. He left shortly after us (within 5 months) at the company’s request. </p>
<p>^^^^That is one of the most satisfying outcomes I’ve ever heard.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, “my” workplace bully is still at the company, two years later. I’m getting back at her by helping one of her subordinates find a new job. :)</p>
<p>Think of it this way - if something more advantageous to the company came along (outsourcing, job-sharing, whatever), they most likely wouldn’t hesitate to let an employee go. Shouldn’t this work both ways? Companies say they strive for the best economic results - I see nothing wrong with employees doing the same.</p>